LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring 911 Dispatcher Jeffrey Harter of the
Chenango County Sheriff's Office upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Smart Telecommunicator Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor 911
Dispatcher Jeffrey Harter of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Smart Telecommunica-
tor Award; this auspicious occasion was celebrated at the Chenango Coun-
ty Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Smart Telecommunicator awards program is sponsored by a
partnership of Rave Mobile Safety and the Industry Council for Emergency
Response Technologies; and
WHEREAS, The Smart Telecommunicator award winners are chosen from
across the United States based on nominations by peers in the emergency
response community based on leadership, performance and overall contrib-
utions to their public safety answering points; the first annual awards
were announced to highlight National Telecommunicators Week and the
valuable services provided by these professionals; and
WHEREAS, On June 24, 2011, Chenango County 911 Dispatcher Jeffrey
Harter received a call from a frantic mother who reported that her
17-year old disabled daughter was choking and unable to breathe; and
WHEREAS, Dispatcher Jeffrey Harter of the Chenango County Sheriff's
Office drew on his professionalism, compassion and emergency medical
dispatch training to keep the caller calm during a desperate, life-
threatening emergency, and provided the caller with instructions so as
to successfully save the life of the choking victim; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chenango County 911 Dispatcher Jeffrey Harter upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Smart Telecommunicator Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Jeffrey Harter of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office.