[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING PATRICK DUDKIEWICZ

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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 Patrick 
Dudkiewicz, of the Pasco County Fire Department. On May 25, 2023, and 
again on June 1, 2023, while off-duty and working out at a local 
CrossFit gym, Firefighter Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz sprang into 
action to provide lifesaving care to two individuals experiencing 
cardiac arrest. Firefighter/Paramedic Dudkiewicz performed 
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and applied an Automated External 
Defibrillator (AED). In each instance, he successfully obtained Return 
of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) prior to the arrival of Fire Rescue. 
These actions not only saved the lives of two community members, but 
also serve as a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and 
readiness of Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz. Firefighter/
Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz's actions highlight the importance of 
hands-only CPR, a simple yet effective technique that can be the 
difference between life and death in the event of cardiac arrest. His 
actions also serve as a powerful reminder of the critical role that 
first responders play in our communities and the lives that they save 
every day.
  These are just two examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Firefighter/Paramedic Dudkiewicz 
exhibits every day when he goes to work. He is a shining example of 
what it means to be a Pasco County First Responder. His work ethic 
should be a benchmark for which other first responders should strive to 
attain. It is evident that Firefighter/Paramedic Dudkiewicz 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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