The Senate resolution honors Tricia Riggott for receiving the prestigious 2025 Star of Life Award from the Minnesota Ambulance Association, which recognizes outstanding contributions in the emergency medical services (EMS) field. Established in 1960, the Minnesota Ambulance Association aims to promote excellence in the ambulance industry, and the Star of Life Award is the highest accolade for EMS professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, mentorship, and commitment to improving the EMS system. Tricia, inspired by her father's career as a firefighter, has been a critical care paramedic with the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service since 2004 and is celebrated for her unwavering dedication and exemplary service.

The resolution highlights Tricia's profound impact on her team and the patients she serves, noting her rewarding experiences as a flight paramedic. It also acknowledges her personal life, where she finds joy as a wife, mother, and grandmother in southern Minnesota. Tricia was one of 28 professionals honored at a ceremony in St. Paul on March 21, 2025, and the resolution concludes by congratulating her on this significant achievement and directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy of the resolution for her.