[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING OFFICER KEITH MORTENSEN

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. BRAD FINSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Keith 
Mortensen, who is retiring on July 31st after 30 years serving as an 
officer with Mankato Public Safety.
  A proud son of southern Minnesota, Officer Mortensen earned his 
degree in law enforcement from Mankato State University and went on to 
serve in the Mankato Department of Public Safety, first as road patrol 
and eventually as a school liaison officer.
  Last year, Officer Mortensen was awarded the Minnesota Juvenile 
Officer of the Year award for his work as a school resource officer, 
specifically for his work fostering relationships with area youth.
  He created ``Cops and Bobbers,'' a summer program that connects local 
kids with law enforcement officers through the fun of fishing. Because 
of the leadership and dedication of Officer Mortensen, the program has 
now helped more than 400 young adults and will serve future generations 
of students for years to come.
  I want to thank Officer Mortensen for his years of service and the 
example he has set for all of us in southern Minnesota. I congratulate 
him on his retirement, and I wish him the best of luck in this next 
chapter.

                          ____________________