[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 20 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CCSO CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ethan 
Paprzycki on being named Civilian Employee of the Year for the Citrus 
County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). The term ``hero'' gets used too often, 
in my opinion. It is said that ``True heroism is remarkably sober and 
very undramatic. For, it is not the urge to surpass all others at 
whatever cost, but rather the urge to serve others at whatever cost.'' 
I could not agree more with this assessment. The heroism that is 
displayed daily by our first responders and the support teams that 
facilitate their efforts is both inspirational and aspirational for us 
all. So few among us answer the call to serve, yet it is the selfless 
sacrifice of those few who do that keeps our entire community safe.
  By all accounts, Mr. Paprzycki has dedicated his career to serving 
others, highlighted by his three-year tenure as an Information 
Technology (IT) Support Technician with the CCSO. He has exhibited 
unwavering dedication and commitment to the improvement of the IT 
Department, which is critical to the team's operational success. 
Specifically, he has been recognized for his invaluable contributions 
to ensure a smooth transition to a new report management system and his 
tireless work to implement a new, electronic version of the Marcy's Law 
form with training for the entire team. It is the daily efforts of 
support team members, Mr. Paprzycki, who enable our law enforcement 
officers to meet the needs of the communities they serve. His peers, 
commanding officers and the community-at-large have recognized that Mr. 
Paprzycki routinely goes above and beyond and have noted that his 
strong work ethic is an asset to the entire organization. I appreciate 
his exceptional dedication, relentless determination, and unwavering 
commitment to excellence.

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