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Mayor Pro Tem proclaims Amateur Radio Week, city leaders praise volunteers' emergency role
Summary
The council proclaimed Amateur Radio Week and city leaders, including the fire chief, thanked amateur radio volunteers for their emergency communications, weather spotting, and event support; the ARRL Field Day at Fire Station 2 was noted as a demonstration of readiness.
Mayor Pro Tem Brotherton read a proclamation recognizing Amateur Radio Week and highlighted amateur radio operators' century-long role in facilitating communications, disaster response, and local event support. The proclamation cited examples including the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the ARRL Field Day exercise at Fire Station 2 as demonstrations of volunteer readiness and emergency communications capability.
The fire chief commended amateur radio volunteers as "true first responders," praising their role as eyes and ears for meteorologists and emergency personnel. The mayor echoed appreciation for volunteer efforts and noted that volunteers and boards contribute substantially to local quality of life.
