WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our City; and
WHEREAS,
9-1-1 for Kids is the official voice of 9-1-1 public education and caller training, recommended and endorsed by: APCO International (Assn. of Public Safety Communications Officials); NENA (National Emergency Number Assn.); NG9-1-1 Institute; and NASNA (National Assn. of Nine-one-one Administrators); and
WHEREAS, The 9-1-1 Local Heroes Medal of Honor,
is bestowed on a young person who distinguishes himself/herself by gallantry and intrepidity calling 9-1-1 to help save a life or property, or to report a crime. Equally as important, this award is presented to the 9-1-1 dispatcher/call taker who processed the call, and dispatched the appropriate emergency response help; and
WHEREAS,
The AT&T 9-1-1 for Kids Education Week Presented by U.S. Best Repairs provides public awareness events, including conferences and media outreach, training activities for parents, teachers, school administrators, other care givers and businesses; educational events in schools and other appropriate venues; and production and distribution of educational content on 9-1-1 designed to educate people of all ages on the importance and proper use of 9-1-1; and
WHEREAS,
Philadelphians deserve the finest education we can offer regarding 9-1-1 education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby recognizes the week of October 20, 2013 through October 26, 2013 as AT&T 9-1-1 for Kids Education Week presented by U.S. Best Repairs.
FURTHER RESOLVED,
That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the 9-1-1 for Kids, further evidencing the support of this legislative body.
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