[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E516]
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                      RECOGNIZING STEVEN MARKFORD

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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 Steven Matthew 
``Steve'' Markford, of the Hernando County Fire Department. 
Firefighter/Paramedic Markford was selected for this honor by his peers 
because he has made many significant contributions to the Department 
during the past year. Furthermore, throughout his 12-year tenure with 
the Department, he has demonstrated superior abilities when responding 
to a wide variety of emergency incidents. Because of his steady 
leadership, impressive skill and relentless mentorship of new recruits, 
Firefighter/Paramedic Markford has advanced to his current rank of 
Driver-Engineer.
  These are just a few examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Firefighter/Paramedic Markford 
exhibits every day when he goes to work. He is a shining example of 
what it means to be a Hernando 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 Markford 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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