A Resolution By The Board Of County Commissioners Of Pasco County, Florida, Commending Jesse Bednarik For His 20 Years Of Dedicated Service To Pasco County And Congratulating Him On His Retirement

16:20Okay. That shall led public comment. And now we're gonna go to resolutions. Just with the sheer number of people are here for RS3, we're gonna go and uh have Jesse Bednarik for his twenty years of service. Jesse, you'd come forward.

16:46All right. So this is resolution number 26278, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, commending Jesse Bednarik for his 20 years of dedicated service to Pasco County. and congratulating him on his retirement. Whereas Jesse Bednarik began his 20-year career with Pasco County on June 26, 2006, with the facilities management department as a plumber

17:17too. and is concluding his career as the operations and maintenance manager in August. And whereas, using his proficiency in different trades, leadership, and ability to connect with customers and co-workers, Jesse worked diligently on the county's buildings and structures to ensure all Pasco County team members were able to work in a safe and healthy environment. and whereas Jesse has obtained numerous awards throughout his career,

17:47including four constellation awards, two Star Performer Awards, two Point of Light Awards, the 2018 Public Service Exemplar Award from the American Society for Public Administration, The twenty twenty Internal Services Leader of the Year Award. And the twenty twenty four Star Team of the Year Award. And whereas Jesse has received accolades from across the county, including a certificate of appreciation from

18:18Fire Rescue for unwavering dedication and commitment. a certificate of appreciation from the county administrator and assistant county administrators. And multiple letters of appreciation from constitutional officers. And whereas Jesse has shown great dedication to Pasco County's core value of innovation by implementing Icon Water Conservation Devices at the jail in 2012. and was able to secure a grant

18:48that paid for the installation of these icon devices. The icon saves the county about $135,000 annually. And whereas on August 3rd, 2026, Jesse will officially retire from the Pasco County Facilities Management Department and will be greatly missed, dedicated team a greatly missed dedicated team member who takes pride in his work. exemplifies professionalism and is a great friend to

19:18those he works with. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby commends Jesse Bednarik for his 20 years of dedicated service to Pasco County, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him the best in his future endeavors. Done and resolved in regular session with a quorum present in voting this 14th day of July 2026.

19:42Move approval. Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. You can smile now. Good.

19:50That that that was a celebration we're doing here today with all the great great great friends you have in the audience. Jesse, what a great career you've had, uh your great service and taking those extra steps which go far beyond probably led to all those awards and letters and saving us 135 grand a year. Um thank you for your great service. Thank you. Tell me tell us about what you got planned for the future.

20:09Uh well this is kind of overwhelming. Uh you know, I I probably um you know talking with my wife we're just going to uh decompress for a for a little while. Um we have you know so many things that we'd like to do. Uh you know, I I I love the county. Uh I appreciate uh the fact that I got to work here for 20 years. Um I I I have a script and I'm not gonna go go into that, but uh um you know I I uh I worked for

20:3925 years on my own before coming to the county, uh left New York, came down here. and my father-in-law, uh late father-in-law, bet my wife that uh I wouldn't last two weeks working for somebody. So uh that's uh that's a bet that uh I'm I'm glad he lost.

21:03I I you know uh my thought is, you know, uh uh running out of time. You know, so I've gotta spend some time with uh my wife, my family, and um I'm going to miss coming to work every day. I'm going to miss the people that uh I've made good friends with. Um you know, I've got a lot of support from uh coworkers, teammates, uh uh from my my

21:33superior my bosses over the years have been great. So um I'm I'm living I'm leaving on a happy note and um I'm s you know sad in one respect as well.

21:44Uh I'm sure you're happy. I know Madam Clerk wanted to say a couple of words, so

21:47I did. I was honored that I got to read your resolution today. Um when I be was an assistant county administrator. I I wanted to see what the day and life of facilities was like and and so uh Jesse gave me by far the best tour. He took me inside the walls of the jail and and who knew plumbing could be so exciting.

22:08But um Jesse deserves all the awards and accolades he's he's gotten over the years. He's uh a kind man and a true public servant and you will be missed.

22:20All right. And I'm I know you're gonna enjoy your family, that is most important. So you've earned the time to go do it, so I want you to enjoy it. Uh everybody who's all of the friends of Jesse, please come on up as well. We'll line you all up in here and then we'll stand down.

22:34So Going down.

22:40Stay up here. Wait,

22:41that's that's one day so.

22:43did it stay up here? Alright, I think there's enough here.

22:49Hey.

22:54Wow.

22:55You guys got the we're the white level.

22:57I know.

22:58You guys. see that. Mm-hmm.

23:03Why don't you not interest it?

23:33That's pretty bad.

23:35Yeah, that's

23:36great. Making me look taller. Oh, is it?

24:13A disaster for me.

24:24Which is quick.

25:02Well that should take care of the occupancy violations I was concerned about.

25:08That's one that's really.