Washington County recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; 911 staff thanked and donors accepted

The Washington County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation naming April 12–18, 2026, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the county and accepted several donations to support 911 personnel.

The proclamation, read during the April 14 meeting, emphasizes telecommunicators as the county's first contact for emergency services and praises their contributions to public safety. The court approved the proclamation by voice vote.

A 911 communications representative addressed the court and thanked officials and donors. The representative said telecommunicators "are the first voice people hear when they call for help in some of the most stressful and uncertain moments" and noted the staff's roles in guiding callers through CPR, mental-health crises and other emergencies.

Following the proclamation, the court approved a series of individual donations to Washington County 911 communications pursuant to Texas Government Code §81.032, including:

• $100 from Rocky Creek Volunteer Fire Department;

• 21 insulated mugs donated by Judd's Food Stores (for appreciation bags);

• a donated round of golf for four (two carts) from Brenham Country Club to be used as a raffle prize;

• 21 entree vouchers from Chick-fil-A, Brenham;

• 21 foldable "9-1-1 dispatcher" camping chairs from Brazos Valley Council of Governments; and

• 21 backpacks with snacks and assorted appreciation items from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union.

Each donation was presented by county staff and accepted by individual motions and voice votes so the county could distribute items to 911 personnel during Telecommunicators Week.

The court did not record additional policy actions tied to the donations. The proclamations and donation acceptances were adopted as presented.