The White House

Washington

April 8, 1996

Warm greetings to everyone observing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, 1996, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO).

In one way or another, all Americans are indebted to our nation's skilled tam of public safety telecommunications professionals. Either in our own lives or in the life of a friend or loved one, each of us, at some point, has needed the quick, competent professionalism of the 911 emergency service telecommunicators. These remarkable men and women have helped so save countless lives since the emergency service began more than a quarter-century ago. Each day, thanks to their rapid response, hundreds of thousands of Americans are able to get the care and protection they need in their most difficult moments, and our nation is immeasurably stronger for it.

On behalf of all who benefit from the work of our public safety telecommunications professionals, I express my gratitude and my commendations. Best wishes for a memorable week.

Bill Clinton