[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1934-E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO FORMER POLICE SERGEANT DONALD OLSON

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant, Sgt. Donald Olson, who retired on September 
30, 1995, after 32 years with the Minnetonka, Minnesota, Police 
Department.
  Sergeant Olson has represented the highest standards in law 
enforcement for more than three decades. He started his career in 1963 
as a patrol officer and was later assigned to the Investigative 
Division. Because of his highly commendable performance and well-
deserved reputation for absolute integrity, Sergeant Olson was named 
Acting Chief of Police in 1983.
  In 1989 Sergeant Olson was recognized for his many contributions to 
the law enforcement profession and was selected Minnetonka's Police 
Office of the Year by the department staff.
  Sergeant Olson was promoted to Sergeant in December 1990, and has 
been assigned to the Patrol Division for the past 5 years. His 
willingness to coach and guide other officers has made him an 
invaluable asset to the supervisory team.
  Currently, Sergeant Olson serves as president of the Minnesota Law 
Enforcement Memorial Association, as well as first vice president of 
the Suburban Law Enforcement Association. 

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  Through his strenuous efforts, a memorial has been built at our State 
capitol to pay tribute to all police officers who have given their 
lives in the line of duty.
  Sergeant Olson's outstanding service to the community deserves 
special recognition, and I wholeheartedly salute the career of a great 
law enforcement officer and dedicated public servant.
  On behalf of all the people of our community, I thank Sergeant Olson 
for his many contributions to making the city of Minnetonka a safer 
community for all. Our city is a better place to live, work, and raise 
families because of Sergeant Don Olson.

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