Congratulating Colonel Steve Lavin Upon His Retirement

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Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and congratulate Colonel Steve Lavin on his recent retirement from law enforcement with the Montana Highway Patrol after 32 years.

Born in Helena, Steve grew up dedicated to serving the people of Montana. After graduating from Capital High School in 1985, Steve decided to attend Montana State University, where he later graduated and attended the Montana Law Enforcement Academy.

Prior to his appointment to the colonel position, Steve served as a major for the Montana Highway Patrol for 28 years. Steve was dedicated to serving Montanans in any capacity, which led him to serve four terms in the Montana House of Representatives in Montana's Eighth District from 2011 to 2018, and I was privileged to serve beside him.

In January 2021, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appointed Steve as colonel of the Montana Highway Patrol, where he served the remainder of his career.

I will forever be grateful for Colonel Steve Lavin's service and his unwavering dedication to the Treasure State.

Mr. Speaker, I wish Colonel Lavin a peaceful retirement fishing in Kalispell. He has certainly earned it.

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