Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Deputy Chief Dan Szykulski. In January, Dan retired as deputy chief of the Blaine Police Department. Dan served with the Blaine Police Department for 38 years. During that time, he saw many changes in the city and his department. Deputy Chief Szykulski had the respect and admiration of his fellow officers. Often described as a hard worker and team player, Dan was always there to lend a hand on emergency calls or bring in home-cooked meals for officers working on holidays. Dan earned numerous awards during his career, including the Chief's Compassion Award and a Certificate of Recognition from the city of Blaine. I should note, however, that possibly my favorite thing about Dan was his reputation as the best hockey player in the station. He will certainly be missed at the annual Guns and Hoses hockey game. Maybe he will be able to return with an alumni exception. Mr. Speaker, I thank Dan thank for his service, and I congratulate him on his retirement. Recognizing Dr. Richard Lee”