Delay start and RS1 Fire Rescue recognition

0:02Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the Board of County Commissioners March 26th meeting. We're going to delay the start of the County Commission meeting to eleven o'clock. We have um three commissioners that have Uh issues are dealing with unhealth issues, so they won't be available till probably tentatively eleven o'clock. So the meeting won't start till then. Being that we have several resolutions today, we're going to read the resolutions, we can take pictures, and then later on in the day when the commission is fully

0:32activated, We'll then read them by title only and then at that time we'll give you a r another copy to the resolutions.

0:41So could we start with R S one?

0:44A resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, recognizing Pasco County Fire Rescue Captain David Uh Garrafolo and his crew of dedicated firefighters, including Um

1:00Stand by for just a moment, please.

1:17Yeah.

1:25uh including David or Jason Freislip Freis Leban? Close? Okay. Just and uh Binkey? Mark Anthony Marzon. Kessler Dixon and Henry Nunes Um For their honorable actions in service to Pasco County. Whereas the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is committed to ensuring the safety and overall wellness of all those living in and visiting Pasco

1:56County. And whereas Pasco County Fire Rescue encourages fire rescue personnel. to build impactful and strong relationships with the Pasco County community. And whereas Pasco County Fire Rescue utilizes that encouraging and guiding the youth in Pasco County paves the pathway towards a better future. And whereas, Captain David Garrafolo And firefighters Jason Freiselman Justin Binke, Mark Anthony

2:26Marzan. Kessler Dixon and Henry Nunes have consistently gone above and beyond to engage, support, and motivate children throughout Pasco County on numerous special detail and educational opportunities. And whereas Pasco County Fire Rescue is requested to provide standby services for several sports and public events across the county for emergency medical care should medical attention be needed during the event. And whereas recently, as well as in years past,

2:57Captain David Dirk Garafolo and firefighters Jason Fryce Libon. Justin Binke, Mark Anthony Barzon, Kessler Dixon, and Henry Nunes were scheduled for courtesy standby details at s at multiple special Olympics events. And whereas the crew went far and beyond to ensure that the children with special needs built included Encouraged. Capable and inspired. And whereas Pasco County Fire Rescue prioritizes

3:28the relationships with all members of the Pasco County community and aims to show our community it is the show our community it is there for them beyond just emergencies. And whereas Pasco County Fire Rescue would like to recognize Captain David Garrafolo, Firefighters J uh Jason Fres Liban. Justin Binke, Mark Anthony Marzan, Kessler Dixon, and Henry Nunes for the embodiment of Committed to excellence. and

3:58an extraordinary showcase of pride and ownership. Now therefore

4:06Be

4:06resolved. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby commends Captain David Garofolo, his crew of dedicated firefighters, including Jason Frislabot. Justin Binke, Mark Anthony Marzan, Kessler Dixon and Henry Nunes for their honorable actions and service to the Pasco County community.

4:30Well

4:30thank you very

4:31much. Uh gentlemen would you like to comment? Do great greatly appreciate your service and your involvement in the community.

4:39Good morning. Captain David Garoflo for the record, Pasco County Fire Rescue. I just wanna thank you for this acknowledgement. I wanna thank Chief Perez for acknowledging us and He uh he's known to lead from the rear. And that's what we do at station thirteen. This is my crew. I'm accepting this on behalf of my crew. My battalion chief's not here. He you know, we your leaders are who you admire and who you look after. And he is the one that we do this for. We do this for our community because of our leadership.

5:09And this is a heck of a word. Did not expect this. Thank you.

5:21Tony Perez, Fire Chief, and good morning, Commissioner Yeah. This is just one of many great stories that our men and women here in Pasco County are Out and about Uh you know, connecting with the community and we just wanted to acknowledge them. Uh Special Olympics is very close to my heart. I had I had a special needs son and uh we were involved in these activities growing up throughout our life. So They went above and beyond. I do have three very short videos that I would like you all to to see and

5:52witness as well as the um as well as everyone here in this chamber. So if you if you can, if you can play the video.

6:02I'll go out there.

6:47And and just so you know they were

6:53There to stand by for medical. Just in case anything happened, they were there to be able to provide that level of service. But they went above and beyond. They interacted, they got involved, and they were Helping. And um It just it m it just shines a positive, impactful light on the community and what we do every day for our citizens here in Pasco and thank you again for recognizing that. Thank you. Thank you all. Appreciate it.

7:25Commissioner Weightman. Interim Chairman Mariano. Uh. Chief and Captain, you know. We're all guilty of it in this room. We forget what it's like to be a little kid. and the viewpoint of people and professions through the eyes of a little kid. My son, he's two. And have a six year old, two year old and a and a seven month old. And Watching

7:55them grow And the viewpoints when they see a fire truck, when my son sees a fire truck. He gets so excited and says, Firetruck, and he makes up a song, Weo, weo, weo, weo, firetruck, weo, weo, woo, woo, and police car. And To hear him and see, you know, how excited he gets, not knowing the job that you all do, but just seeing the trucks you drive and and the uniforms that you wear I'm sure that's a universal excitement

8:26for every little kid in Pasco County and across the country. And so when you guys are out about doing things, helping these kids and You know, what you might just see as volunteer and helping them feel good about themselves. their perception of you all is probably something way, way greater than what you're seeing. And I just think that's fantastic and I think it's something important that we all remember as you guys are out there that When you're out working with these kids at how special you are to them

8:56and what their little minds are thinking. So thank you for taking time and volunteering And especially those kids who, you know, have some challenges getting around. You know, they're they're just as special as every other child that that we we have here. So thank you guys.

9:12Yeah.

9:17I'll echo the same sentiments. You're you guys are so well perceived in the community that you do such a great job. Everybody appreciates the great work you're doing. It's it's just gets better and better. So that involvement in the community, we appreciate it and uh we acknowledge it as well. Well we're gonna take a picture.

9:40That's why that's not you. No, just in like some real pieces like your sanctuary.

9:55Okay.

9:57Oh that was both for me.

10:10Alright, turn on the camera.

10:19Good, thank you.

10:27Oh, yeah, I think that's a good thing.

10:34Don't worry about it.

10:39Oh no, I got it. Have a wonderful day.

10:58I think

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