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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13-19, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York State, recognizing the critical role of 9-1-1 dispatchers as the first "first responders" who provide essential emergency services. The resolution highlights that dispatchers work around the clock, answering emergency calls, gathering vital information, and providing pre-arrival instructions for medical, police, and fire emergencies. Noting that Congress first proclaimed this national week in 1991, the resolution emphasizes the dispatchers' dedication to supporting police, firefighters, and medical personnel while helping to keep communities safe. By formally requesting the Governor to issue a proclamation, the legislative body aims to publicly acknowledge and express gratitude to these professionals who play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in emergency response and public safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J508