Johnson City Honors 9-1-1 Operators and ETSU

Proclamations designate special weeks to recognize public safety workers and the university's annual giving campaign.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:00pm

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The city of Johnson City, Tennessee has issued proclamations to honor public safety telecommunicators and celebrate East Tennessee State University's annual week of giving. The proclamations designate April 20 through April 26 as Forever ETSU Week and April 12 through April 18 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Why it matters

These proclamations highlight the important roles that 9-1-1 operators and the local university play in the Johnson City community. Recognizing public safety workers and the university's philanthropic efforts helps foster civic pride and community engagement.

The details

The proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week acknowledges the critical work of 9-1-1 operators in responding to emergencies and providing a vital link between the public and first responders. The Forever ETSU Week proclamation celebrates the university's annual fundraising campaign that supports student scholarships, academic programs, and campus initiatives.

  • The Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation covers April 12 through April 18, 2026.
  • The Forever ETSU Week proclamation covers April 20 through April 26, 2026.

The players

Johnson City

The city government of Johnson City, Tennessee that issued the proclamations.

East Tennessee State University (ETSU)

A public university located in Johnson City that is celebrating its annual week of giving.

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The takeaway

These proclamations demonstrate Johnson City's commitment to honoring the vital public service roles of 9-1-1 operators and the community impact of the local university's philanthropic efforts.