MAIN OBJECTIVE
WHO WE ARE
"To develop and share 9-1-1 educational programs, resources and network with other Public Safety agencies.”
We are comprised of representatives of
9-1-1 Districts, Home Rule Cities and Councils of Governments.
WHAT WE DO
Acomplishments
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Created and Adopted new Bylaws in July 11, 2018.
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Continued public education sessions at state and national level.
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Supported Public Educator of the Year and 9-1-1 Kid Hero award nominations in conjunction with the Texas Public Safety Conference.
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Continued contributions to the newsletters with state and national publications.
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Sent out brief updates following 9-1-1 Public Educator of Texas meetings with items of interest discussed at the meetings.
PAST PRESIDENTS
Christy Williams 1998-1999
Patti Cross. 1999-2001
Alisa Simmons 2001-2003
Vereda Koch 2003-2005
Bettie Grimes 2005-2007
Patti Davis 2007-2009
Susan Rodriguez 2009-2011
Cindy Bridges 2011-2013
Charlesetta Malone 2013-2015
Andrea Wilson 2015-2017
Pam Frisk 2018-2018
JoAnne Gilliam 2019-2020
Lisa Aguilar 2020-2021
Audrey Wilbourn 2021- 2022
Pattie Hannon 2022- 2023
Leticia Truex 2023-
Historical Items of Interest
On March 04, 1994, the first 9-1-1 public educators' meeting was held at the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Network (GHC), in Houston, Texas.
Ms. Sonya Lopez-Public Information/Education Officer of GHC sent an invitation to all district, home rule city and council of government 9-1-1 public educators to meet at the GHC offices. The message that Ms. Lopez expressed was that everyone had their own problems and concerns about spreading the correct message about 9-1-1. Hopefully, a uniform message for the state of Texas could be established. From this first meeting of 12 in attendance, the official group of the 9-1-1 Public Educators of Texas was formed. No minutes were taken at this first meeting.