[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTRADO

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                           HON. BETSY MARKEY

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Longmont, Colorado based Intrado on the occasion of the celebration of 
their 30-year anniversary.
  Founded by two Boulder County Sheriffs, George Heinrichs and Stephen 
Meer, Intrado has played a key role in helping to define, build and 
maintain the country's complex emergency communications system. Today 
Intrado provides the core of the Nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure, 
supporting over 200 million calls to 9-1-1 each year. Intrado is 
responsible for the ultimate delivery of over 90% of all 9-1-1 calls in 
the country.
  Intrado's history of emergency communications excellence is based on 
a strong foundation. Their extensive involvement in all aspects of the 
current 9-1-1 network has given them a unique perspective on how the 
system must evolve to support new technology, new system requirements 
and citizens' growing expectations.
  9-1-1 is fundamental to telecommunications service. To meet this 
market requirement, Intrado helps telecommunications service providers 
ensure their subscribers' 9-1-1 calls are delivered to the correct 
public safety answering point (PSAP) over the dedicated 9-1-1 network 
along with the caller's accurate location information and call back 
number. As communications networks converge and 9-1-1 callers become 
more mobile, Intrado has a proven track record of both anticipating and 
pioneering the solutions needed to keep pace with subscribers' demands 
for ubiquitous access to 9-1-1.
  Intrado's success has come in large part due to its leadership, 
dedication and perseverance in helping the public safety community. I 
want to thank them for all they have done to contribute to Colorado's 
economy and to the advancement of 9-1-1 communications around the 
country. Once again, congratulations on the anniversary of 30 years 
providing service to our community.

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