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State Representative Rick Hansen
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REP. RICK HANSEN HONORS LOCAL HERO
ST. PAUL – State Representative Rick Hansen (DFL – South Saint Paul) and West Saint Paul Mayor John Zanmiller honored local hero, and recently named 2008 Minnesota Police Officer of the Year, Sergeant Ronald Brent Nagel at the State Capitol last week. In May of 2007 Nagel ended an armed robbery attempt at a West Saint Paul bank that put dozens of citizens in danger, saving the life of a fellow officer held hostage at gunpoint.
"The people of Minnesota, and West Saint Paul in particular, are incredibly proud of Sergeant Nagel," said Rep. Hansen. "His brave and selfless actions last spring did more than save the life of a fellow officer – Sergeant Nagel put his life on the line to protect the people of West Saint Paul.
"Sergeant Nagel has devoted his life to preserving peace and safety in our community," continued Hansen. "For his 14 years of service, and his uncommon courage in the line of duty, Sergeant Nagel is a hero in our community."
In recognition of Sergeant Nagel's service and brave action, Rep. Hansen drafted and passed a resolution honoring the local hero. The Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration approved the resolution honoring Nagel. It stands on permanent record in the journal of the House and reads:
A house resolution
honoring Minnesota Police Officer of the Year Ronald Nagel
WHEREAS, the vocation of law enforcement asks integrity, courage, and character from all who heed the call to serve and protect; and
WHERAS, on May 10, 2007, Sergeant Ronald Brent Nagel of West Saint Paul Police Department ended a hostage confrontation, in which the life of a fellow officer was endangered, with quick thinking and brave, decisive action; and
WHEREAS, in August 2007 his department awarded him its highest decoration, the Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2008, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association named Ronald Nagel Minnesota Police Officer of the Year; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration of the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it commends Ronald Nagel for courageous action on duty and a commitment to law enforcement and congratulates him on being named Minnesota Police Officer of the Year.
Dated: June 26, 2008
Margaret Anderson-Kelliher, Speaker
Minnesota House of Representatives
Anthony "Tony" Sertich, Chair
Rules and Legislative Administration
Rick Hansen
State Representative
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