[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 98 (Friday, June 28, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S7324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDY ASPIN, MINNESOTA POLICE OFFICER

 Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I rise to extend my heartiest 
congratulations to Andy Aspin, who has been named Minnesota Police 
Officer of the Year. A member of the Minneapolis Police Department, 
Fifth Precinct, Officer Aspin is a most deserving recipient of this 
high honor.
  Throughout his career, Andy has shown admirable commitment and 
dedication to serving the police force and the entire Minneapolis 
community. He is especially worthy of this distinction because of the 
courage and confidence he exhibited in the August 22, 1995, pursuit of 
an armed murder suspect. Risking his life, he served his community 
above and beyond the call of duty.
  As a strong supporter of the law enforcement community, I am always 
gratified when a police officer receives such richly deserved 
accolades. Too often, our society focuses its attention and acclaim on 
the famous and the infamous. Rarely do we notice the role models among 
us; the everyday heroes who give so much and receive so little in 
return.
  Andy's fine work serves as a reminder of the goals to which we should 
all aspire: to serve others, to strengthen our communities, to live and 
work with honor and dignity and to help others to do the same.
  It is a privilege for me to recognize this outstanding law 
enforcement officer who has protected in an exemplary manner the lives 
and property of the citizens of Minneapolis. Officer Aspin is truly a 
role model for our children, a source of pride for all Minnesotans, and 
a hero to all Americans.

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