1995-32396-Resolution No. 95-125 Recorded 9/14/1995REVIEWED
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LEG COUNSEL
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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A Resolution Declaring *`
September 16, 1995, as
Amateur Radio Awareness
Day in Deschutes County, * �� f..
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-125
WHEREAS, the Deschutes County, Oregon, has more than 500
licensed volunteer radio operators, many of whom have demonstrated
their value in public assistance by providing emergency radio
communications; and
WHEREAS, these volunteer radio operators have donated their
services to Deschutes County during the Awbrey Hall, Sage Flat and
La Pine fires as well as providing the only means of radio
communication between the Deschutes County Red Cross and the Warm
Springs fires; and
WHEREAS, these volunteer radio operators are licensed by the
Federal Communication Commission to provide such volunteer
services; and
WHEREAS, volunteer radio operators continually strive to
update their communication skills through cooperation with the
Deschutes National Forest and the Hazardous Materials Team as well
as on-going training drills; and
WHEREAS, this year Amateur Radio Awareness Day will take place
on Saturday, September 16, 1995, and will be celebrated with a
public display of emergency radio equipment by volunteer radio
operators at Mountain View Mall; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners hereby proclaims
Saturday, September 16, 1995, as volunteer radio operators
appreciation day in honor of these dedicated persons who have
contributed so much to our community and residents through the
volunteering of their time, talent and energy.
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Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners hereby urges all
citizens during this day to acknowledge the important contributions
made by volunteer radio operators in enhancing our lives in Central
Oregon.
DATED this 13th day of September, 1995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES CO TY, OREGON
H. JSL4MGgTER,
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SC v GEN,4 CommissiOIr
Recording Secretary ROB R L. NIPPER, Commissioner
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