[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 172 (Wednesday, November 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT BRYAN TARSITANO

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary life and accomplishments of Pinellas County Sheriff's 
Sergeant Bryan E. Tarsitano. Bryan Tarsitano was born to proud parents, 
Bonnie and Bob Tarsitano, on February 21, 1972, in Park Ridge, 
Illinois, and grew up along with his sister, Janelle, in the Chicago 
area. The Tarsitano family moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1983, and 
Bryan graduated from Countryside High School in 1990.
  He went on to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in 
criminology from Florida State University where he was an avid 
Seminoles fan. This degree served as a stepping stone for Bryan's 
illustrious career in law enforcement. In 1996, Bryan Tarsitano was 
hired by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff. His 
star quality was obvious to his superiors and he was soon appointed as 
a Field Training Officer--a leadership role that had him mentoring new 
recruits.
  As Bryan Tarsitano continued to excel in his career, the most 
important part of his life was also blossoming. Mr. Tarsitano met and 
fell in love with Carolyn Milanese. The two were married on October 28, 
2000, and were blessed with the arrival of their beautiful daughter, 
Angelina Marie, on August 9, 2002.
  Angelina was the apple of Bryan's eye. Father and daughter were 
inseparable. When Bryan Tarsitano wasn't serving and protecting the 
citizens of Pinellas County, he could be found in the park playing with 
Angelina or watching their favorite movies together.
  While a devoted husband and father, Bryan Tarsitano was also the best 
law enforcement officer in every sense of the word. In 2001, Bryan 
became a detective. As a detective for 6 years, Tarsitano was able to 
help hundreds, if not thousands, of victims with his keen intellect and 
crime-solving ability.
  Bryan Tarsitano had the honor of being promoted to Sergeant on 
January 14, 2007 and served with distinction until his untimely death 
on May 24, 2007. During his 11 years with the Pinellas County Sheriff's 
Office, Sgt. Tarsitano was a shining star who earned numerous medals, 
awards, and commendations. His loss has been, and will continue to be 
felt, both at the Sheriff's Office and in the community at large.
  Madam Speaker, while we mourn the sudden and unexpected passing of 
Sgt. Bryan Tarsitano, I rise today to celebrate his life. For what 
Bryan accomplished during his short time on earth, is what most fail to 
do in a full lifetime. While Sgt. Tarsitano has left an impressive 
legacy with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, his enduring legacy 
is the beautiful wife and daughter he has left behind.
  Madam Speaker, I pray for his family and salute Sgt. Tarsitano for a 
job well done.

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