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Hello from the State Capitol,
By a unanimous vote, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved my legislation that honors the life and sacrifice made by former Grand Meadow Police Officer Jason Meyer.
The bill designates a stretch of U.S. Highway 63 south of Racine as "Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway."
This memorial is long overdue for a hero who died while trying to help others.
Officer Meyer was killed in the line of duty in 1999 in a single-car crash while responding to a call for assistance from a deputy in a neighboring agency. He lost control of his vehicle while rounding a corner from Minnesota Highway 16 onto U.S. Highway 63, striking a utility pole while skidding sideways.
Meyer had served with the Grand Meadow Police Department for only six months when the crash occurred. He was only 28 years old.
I was pleased with the overwhelming House support for the legislation. Officer Meyer’s widow testified in favor of this bill in our Minnesota House transportation committee and did a great job. He deserves to be memorialized, as our state will always be grateful for her husband’s sacrifice.
The bill now heads to the Minnesota Senate for its approval.
Have a good weekend,
Greg
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