The Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution honoring Steven Strom 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 created this award to celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to patient care, mentorship, and the overall improvement of the EMS system. Steven, an emergency medical technician with Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, has made a significant impact in his nearly two years of service, exemplified by his compassionate act of reuniting a patient with their spouse during a critical time.

The resolution highlights Steven's commitment to prioritizing patients' needs, his reliability as a team member, and his overall excellence as an EMS clinician. It also notes his family's strong tradition of public service, with his father in law enforcement and his sister as a 911 dispatcher. In addition to his professional achievements, the resolution acknowledges Steven's personal interests, including outdoor activities, movies, traveling, and video games. The Senate congratulates him on this well-deserved recognition and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for him.