A resolution recognizing and honoring Burnsville, Minnesota, law enforcement and first responders for their heroic actions.

SRES 577 is a Senate resolution (introduced March 6, 2024) that commemorates Burnsville, Minnesota, law enforcement and first responders who died in the line of duty on February 18, 2024. It specifically honors Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who were killed while responding to a domestic call, along with acknowledging injured Sergeant Adam Medlicott. The resolution expresses condolences to their families, recognizes their service and sacrifice, and affirms support for all law enforcement and first responders nationwide. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes, it serves solely to honor these individuals' heroic actions.