[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING SGT. RYAN LENNOX

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize and honor the 
service one of my constituents, Sgt. Ryan Lennox, of the Pasco County 
Sheriff's Office. On November 28, 2022, Sgt. Lennox was transferred to 
the Special Operation Division as a K9 Sergeant. However, during this 
timeframe the Patrol Division was understaffed with squad and platoon 
supervisors. This prompted Sgt. Lennox to be asked to take a temporary 
duty assignment as a Patrol Sergeant while continuing to lead, 
supervise and guide his K9 Patrol Squad. Sgt. Lennox willingly accepted 
the dual responsibilities and continued to shine in both roles. 
Examples of his accomplishment during this period include:
  Attending a Patrol K9 School with his new K9 partner Ranger;
  Passing the K9 state standards course;
  Leading and Supervising a K9 squad, ensuring all administrative 
duties were completed;
  Assisting patrol units as a K9 handler. Within a year, he 
successfully led the search and location of multiple suspects;
  Leading and supervising a patrol squad, ensuring all administrative 
duties were completed;
  Planning, leading and successfully executing several SWAT operations 
and monthly SWAT trainings;
  Co-teaching SWAT school, and
  Planning, leading and successfully executing several operational 
missions.
  These are just a few examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Sgt. Lennox exhibits every day he 
comes to work. Sgt. Lennox is a shining example of what it means to be 
a Pasco County Law Enforcement Officer. His work ethic should be a 
benchmark for which other law enforcement officers should strive to 
attain. It is evident that Sgt. Lennox has made a profoundly positive 
impact on our community and is qualified to be recognized as a First 
Responder of the Year for Florida's12th Congressional District.

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