[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING OFFICER KENNETH KORCHAK

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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, Officer Kenneth Korchak, of the Port 
Richey Police Department. Officer Korchak started his career at the 
Port Richey Police Department as a part-time Telecommunicator. He had 
already attended and graduated from the law enforcement academy and was 
subsequently hired as a Reserve Officer in addition to his 
telecommunicator duties. Officer Korchak volunteered to work patrol 
whenever Patrol Supervisors requested coverage for a shift. His work 
ethic and proactive mindset resulted in him being hired as a full-time 
Officer. After being promoted, he volunteered for dual duties whenever 
Telecommunicator coverage was needed. Officer Korchak put the agency's 
needs ahead of his desire to work as a Patrol Officer. He also has 
demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development, as 
evidenced by his participation in coursework to continually refine his 
skill set. Officer Korchak is one of the most proactive officers in the 
agency, and this is reflected in agency's monthly statistical data.
  These are just a few examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Officer Korchak exhibits every day 
when he comes to work. He is a shining example of what it means to be a 
Port Richey Law Enforcement Officer. His work ethic should be a 
benchmark for which other first responders should strive to attain. It 
is evident that Officer Korchak 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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