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Coty f � ,�� ,' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District I
y Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
September 21, 2022
Agenda Item Number: B.5
Agenda Item Summary #11057
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Steven Hudson (305) 289-6342
9:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Years of Service award for 10 years of service and
retirement to Monroe County Fire Rescue's Firefighter EMT Michael Elias
ITEM BACKGROUND: N/A
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
Michael Elias 10 Years of Service and Retirement
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount: N/A
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
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REVIEWED BY:
Steven Hudson Completed 09/02/2022 9:15 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 09/02/2022 10:12 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/21/2022 9:00 AM
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FIREFIGHTER/EMT MICHAEL ELIAS
RETIREMENT MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
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Michael Elias considers himself a public servant and will tell you that he was born into a family of public
servants. Originally from New Jersey, Mike is a fourth-generation Cuban American and is very proud of
following in his father's footsteps into military service. As a military child,he traveled to Japan, Germany,
California, Hawaii, and settled at Homestead Air Force Base. 0
For as long as he can remember, he wanted to serve his country and community. As a result, he was a
combat controller in the Marines for 13 years,including a tour in Iraq. Once out of the military,he looked '
for a way to fulfill his desire to serve in a meaningful way while attending Miami-Dade and Santa Fe
colleges, completing the emergency medical technician and firefighter certifications.
In January 2012,Mike joined Monroe County Fire Rescue with a strong desire to do more.As an indication
of his dedication,he drove 230 miles round trip every day of the week. Looking back on his service, Mike
enjoyed being the Logistics Sections Chief during Hurricane Irma,which tested everyone to the fullest. He
diligently served the community with his brothers and sisters at his side,including during COVID-19.Mike U)
has said that the most challenging part about retiring from Monroe County Fire Rescue will be not being CL
with his fire family every day after so many years. 2
Mike's fellow firefighters will remember him as a person who always has a smile because he enjoyed
coming to work and always cares about helping people. 0
Mike Elias provided dedicated service to this community and Monroe County Fire Rescue has been honored
to have him among its ranks.
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We wish Mike and his family the best in his retirement and congratulate him for his years of service to
Monroe County and the Marines.
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