Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Recognize the lifesaving role of public safety telecommunicators. This resolution would support the goals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honor the professionals who take 911 calls, and encourage Americans to remember their value. It notes these telecommunicators do more than relay messages: they gather critical details in missing-person and child exploitation cases, negotiate with callers in hostage or suicide situations, coach callers through first aid, and often face extreme emotional and physical strain while working long, around-the-clock shifts.