On August 22, 2002, we broke ground on the new communications center. This
day was the culmination of years of hard work by many individuals. Here are some
pictures taken during the ceremony.
From left to right - Gary Swindle, Joey
Seeber, Bobby Garmon, Frank Williams, Jerry Shamburger,
Bill McGinnis, Jim Carlyle, Gene Cottle, Les Ratliff, Jim Seaton, and Paul White
Some of our distinguished guests at the ceremony.
Former Director, Brad Burger served
as Master of Ceremonies.
Some of the speakers included:
9-1-1 Board Chairman Les Ratliff
Tyler Mayor Joey Seeber
SCSO Deputy Chief Bobby Garmon
Tyler Police Chief Gary Swindle
Smith Co. Fire Marshal Jim Seaton Former Tyler Fire
Chief Paul White
Robert Eubanks, Kent Harris,
Assistant Fire Chief David Schlottach
