[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING ERIK ORTIZ

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
service of one of my constituents, Firefighter/Paramedic Erik Ortiz, of 
the Brooksville Fire Department. Firefighter/Paramedic Ortiz has worked 
for the City since November 2021. From day one, he has left an 
impression on those he works alongside, as this young man carries 
himself in a professional manner, is always upbeat, positive, and does 
not complain about anything. He is a member of the Local 4661, serves 
as Coordinator for our Community Outreach CPR Program, coordinates 
Supply/Restock for the department, and organizes the city's Fire 
Department Merchandise Program. While he still relatively young in his 
career, Firefighter/Paramedic Ortiz seems wise beyond his years and 
operates in a manner that brings great credit to himself, his family, 
the City, and the citizens he serves.
  These are just a few examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Firefighter/Paramedic Ortiz 
exhibits every day when he goes to work. He is a shining example of 
what it means to be a Brooksville First Responder. His work ethic 
should be a benchmark for which other first responders should strive to 
attain. It is evident that Firefighter/Paramedic Ortiz has made a 
profoundly positive impact on our community and is qualified to be 
recognized as a First Responder of the Year for Florida's 12th 
Congressional District.

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