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Thank You First Responder to Honor FL State Representative Chip LaMarca with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, October 10, 2023 – In a fitting tribute to those who put their lives on the line every day, Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) is proud to announce that Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca will be the recipient of the 2023 Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award during the National First Responders Day celebration on October 28 in Boca Raton, Florida.
Stanton Smith, Co-Founder of TYFRO, appreciates LaMarca’s unwavering commitment to First Responders. “Chip LaMarca’s dedication to our First Responders is truly remarkable,” said Smith. “His tireless efforts have made a significant impact in supporting and acknowledging the sacrifices our local heroes make daily. It’s our honor to present him with the Doug Stepelton ‘Culture of Thank You’ Award.”
On being recognized for his contributions, Representative LaMarca expressed his gratitude. “It’s an incredible honor to receive this award,” LaMarca said. “Our First Responders are the backbone of our communities, and any support I can provide to them is simply a reflection of my respect and appreciation for the work they do every day.”
The 2023 National First Responders Day celebration is generously sponsored by The GEO Group, Alterna Equity Partners, Osborne & Francis Law Firm and hosted by JohnnyO’s Gymnasium located at 2920 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida. These organizations’ commitment to supporting First Responders demonstrates their shared values with TYFRO and their ongoing dedication to service. For sponsorship contact sponsor@thankyoufirstrespodner.org.
About TYFRO
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) is a national grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 to raise awareness, support, celebrate, honor and most importantly create a “Culture of Thank You” for all of our Nation’s First Responders for the difficult job they do every day by putting their lives on the line to protect and enhance our country and way of life. Through our initiatives of providing resources for Mental Health First Aid to facilitate learning engagement with First Responders, our upcoming Local Heroes Program, and the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award, TYFRO is dedicated to supporting and spotlighting the efforts and sacrifices of First Responders to ensure gratitude towards those who serve our communities. TYFRO also successfully spearheaded the creation of a national day of appreciation on October 28 – National First Responders Day. For more information, please visit ThankYouFirstResponder.org or call 954.762.7000. Watch our Official Music Video. #ThankYouFirstResponder #CultureOfThankYou #NationalFirstRespondersDay #TYFRO
About the Honorable Chip LaMarca
Representative LaMarca has served the Broward County community and the State of Florida since 2005 when he was elected to serve as a city commissioner in the City of Lighthouse Point, where he was a dedicated voice for the local first responders of the Lighthouse Point Fire Rescue and Police departments. Later, he was elected to serve as a Member of the Broward County Commission, where he worked to better the lives of the first responders of Broward’s 31 municipalities, as well as the nearly 6,000 members of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. He was a founding member of the Broward Fire/Rescue and EMS Councils, as well as the “Take 5 to Stay Alive” committee. Serving now as a Member of the Florida House of Representatives, LaMarca has sponsored and passed legislation to better the conditions and lives of our First Responders, recently lowering the time of active duty required for our local heroes to serve before having the opportunity to retire safely. First Responders are a personal issue for LaMarca and he will never stop fighting for them in Florida.
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