[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
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                         REMEMBERING SGT. STROH

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Edina 
Police Sergeant Steven Stroh. Sgt. Stroh was a 25 year veteran of the 
Edina Police Department and recently lost his long and courageous 
battle with cancer.
  Sgt. Stroh was a beloved member of the community, beginning his 
career as a community service officer after graduating from St. Thomas 
College. Stroh quickly worked his way to police officer and to 
sergeant, earning a place as a respected and trusted leader.
  While a serious leader in the community, Sgt. Stroh also had a 
humorous side. Fellow officer Kevin Rofidel remarked, ``If [anyone] 
pulled a prank around here, he'd be in on it.''
  Sgt. Stroh believed in learning as much as he could to help educate 
his fellow officers and even earned his masters of police 
administration while he was in the force. Fellow officers will 
certainly miss his years of experience and expertise.
  Sgt. Stroh is survived by a loving family and a grateful community, 
which he dedicated his life to serving.

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