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Senate designates segment of Highway 58 in Zumbrota as Officer/Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder Jr. Memorial Highway
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Summary
The Senate unanimously passed House File 3593 on April 23, 2026, designating a section of Trunk Highway 58 in Zumbrota to honor Officer/Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder Jr.; sponsor and family members were present in the gallery for remarks.
The Minnesota Senate on April 23 adopted House File 3593 to designate a portion of Trunk Highway 58 through Zumbrota as the Officer/Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder Jr. Memorial Highway.
Senator Droskowski described Schroeder’s service to his community — including 18 years as a police officer and nine years on a local board — and outlined community tributes such as a memorial garden and fundraising activities. He noted family members were present in the gallery and urged members to "join me in voting for this bill to recognize and remember one of Minnesota's and the city of Zumbrota's very own hometown hero."
The secretary gave the bill its third reading, the clerk took the final roll call and the Senate recorded "There being 66 ayes and 0 nays." The bill passed and its title was agreed to.
Background and context: Sponsors said the designation is intended as a lasting tribute to Schroeder’s service and to recognize community efforts in suicide prevention and remembrance.
Vote: Passage recorded 66–0.
