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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 88-26 RESOLUTION N0 . R88-26 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THAT THE GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK SYSTEM IS NOW FULLY RECOGNIZED AS A TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SYSTEM AND UTILIZED IN THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD . WHEREAS, citizens in the Greater Harris County Area can now use one easily - remembered number , 9-1-1 , for all emergencies -- police , fire and medical ; and WHEREAS, the 9-1-1 system in the Greater Harris County Area is one of the Finest , most technologically - advanced in the nation; and WHEREAS, the enhancements of this 9-1-1 system display the caller ' s telephone number and address , help can be sent even when the citizen cannot speak; and WHEREAS, the computer-based system automatically direets a 9-1-1 call to the proper �urisdiction; and WHEREAS, it is desireable that all citizens in the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Network know when and how to use 9-1-1 in times of emergency: and WHEREAS, the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network wishes to join with the State in recognizing the value of the 9-1-1 emergency system; � � � � � � � * * NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Friendswood , Texas that September 11 , 1988 be declared 9 - 1 - 1 DAY in the territory served by the 9-1-1 Network . ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD THIS THE 29TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1988 . . Mayor Paul W. Sehrader City of Friendswood ATTEST: . r Deloris MeKenz e , CMC City Secretar