Item B1BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2015 DIVISION: Public Works/Engineering
BULK ITEM: Yes No X DEPARTMENT: Unin. Parks & Beaches
STAFF CONTACT PERSON/PHONE 4 K WiNnn/305-797-1547
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Years of Service Award for 10 years of service to
Monroe County to Antonio Hernandez, Maintenance Worker 1, Unincorporated Parks & Beaches,
Public Works/Engineering Division.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Hernandez has over 10 years of dedicated and loyal service to the
County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: none.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: n/a INDIRECT COST
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No
APPROVED BY: County Atty.:
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED:
n/a
n/a BUDGETED: Yes: No:
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AMOUNT PER MONTH YEAR
OMB/Purchasing: Risk Management:
X NOT REQUIRED:
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #:
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD
to
ANTONIO HERNANDEZ
Antonio Hernandez, Maintenance Worker 1,
Unincorporated Parks & Beaches Department, Public Works
& Engineering Division, has been employed by Monroe
County since April, 2005.
Mr. Hernandez is a very dedicated and dependable
employee; he is rarely absent from work. He is always
courteous and helpful to the patrons that visit Harry Harris
Park.
In his spare time, Mr. Hernandez loves to cook for his
friends, especially his famous "Spanish tortilla," a delightful
master piece of taste he prepares and shares based on
beautiful traditions from his beloved Canary Islands.
Antonio is an asset to Public Works and Monroe County,
and we are proud to recognize him for his 10+ years of
consistent and devoted service to the County.
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Good deeds need to be recognized
1 am sending this letter to thank and commend Antonio Hernandez for returning my wallet not
once but twice. Antonio is an employee of Monroe County Public Works Department, and
how lucky they are to have him. Mr. Hernandez has been my hero on two occasions when I l�
lost my wallet in the Publix parking lot.
The first time I dropped my wallet it was maybe a year ago. I was not even aware that 1 had
lost it. Mr. Hernandez found the wallet and brought it straight to my home, arriving as I was
putting groceries away.
He would not accept a monetary reward but settled for a cigar from my husband. I don't think
at that time I gave much thought to the good deed that was done.
1 believe what goes around comes around, and I have returned a wallet to a stranger's home. I
considered that deed full circle. But when it happens twice and the same person returns the
wallet, there's some other lesson here, besides that I should stop wearing pants with holes in
them.
This time when my wallet was lost 1 knew about it and was in full panic for about 30 minutes,
because the next day I was to traveling out of town for my job. I needed everything in my
wallet to travel. I back -tracked my steps through the store, talked to the employees to see if
my wallet may have been returned, but no luck.
I left the store in defeat and headed back to my car. A man approached, and 1 recognized him
but I was not sure from where. It was him with a big smile, bright eyes and he said, "I never
forget a face or an address," and laughs.
If asked why I love the Keys, I have always stated it's the folks that live here. The hard-
working folks who go to work every day making a difference. Antonio Hernandez made a
choice that set an example and inspires others to do the same.
Bless you and thank you, Antonio Hernandez — lesson learned.
I have just returned home, and as I awoke this Monday morning to my dogs barking furiously
I looked out my window only to see a man jump out of his truck caring a Christmas package.
He dropped it on my steps and ran back to his truck. The name on the package was Antonio
Hernandez. I wasn't going to wait for Christmas to open this so I ripped it open. Inside the
box was a wallet with bells on it. What a laugh I had this morning, and if I ever drop this
wallet, I should hear it fall to the ground.
During this holiday season remember the Mr. Hernandezes of the world. They are out there
working every day doing the right thing and passing it on. Feliz Navidad, Mr. Hernandez, and
thank you.
Paula Furey
Key Largo
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