Meet Sharon Lubinski: First gay U.S. Marshal approved by US Senate
”It is the pinnacle of my career to be able to take many years of law enforcement experience and take it to the federal level…. By being your own person you have so much more energy to give to your job, to your personal life, that you’re not suppressing who you are. So for me it’s been a positive thing.”
Sharon Lubinski speaking about her confirmation by the US Senate to the position of U.S. Marshal for Minnesota. Lubinksi remarked on becoming the first open lesbian and also stated that law enforcement is more accepeting of women today than when she began 31 years ago. (WCCO)
”Sharon Lubinksi will be an excellent U.S. Marshal…. Her mix of experience managing a large, urban police department and working in a rural sheriff’s office makes her uniquely qualified for this position. I know she will make Minnesota proud as she serves in this role.”
Statement from Amy Klobuchar, US Senator from Minnesota, on the approval of Sharon Lubinski, now the first out gay U.S. Marshal. Lubinski was recommended by Klobuchar to President Barack Obama for the position.(Minneapolis CityPages)
”Assistant Chief Lubinski has dedicated her career to the noble cause of protecting her fellow Americans. She has displayed exceptional courage in the pursuit of justice, and I am honored to nominate her today to continue her selfless work as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota.”
President Barack Obama speaking in October about his nominee for US Marshal for the District of Minnesota, Sharon Lubinski.
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