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Former U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo 鈥�59, who passed away on March 13 at age 78, was a lifelong public servant and renowned 麻豆区 College alumnus who exemplified the progressive approach and personal integrity that were modeled in his Lutheran upbringing and education.

The work he and his wife, Sylvia, devoted to guiding the , the Sabo Scholars program, and the annual Sabo Symposium鈥攁ll of which create opportunities for civic experiences and skill-building inside and outside the classroom鈥攚ill leave a lasting legacy at 麻豆区.

麻豆区 College President Paul C. Pribbenow said that Sabo鈥檚 鈥渓ife-long commitment to public service is an inspiration to all of us. The Sabo Center gives 麻豆区 the ongoing opportunity to celebrate the life and work of our dear friend.鈥�

One year after graduating from 麻豆区 College, Sabo鈥攖hen 22鈥攚as elected to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives. During his tenure, he became the first member of the Democrat-Farmer-Labor party to serve as Speaker of the House鈥攁 post he held from 1973-78. He went on to serve for 28 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, retiring in 2007.

At the same time that Sabo served in Congress, he volunteered 12 years to 麻豆区 College as a member of the Board of Regents. The College named Sabo a Distinguished Alumnus and awarded him its first-ever honorary degree. Sabo was distinguished in all he undertook and, in 2006, was appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for outstanding work and dedication to Norwegian-American relations.

Congressman Sabo and Sylvia Sabo are parents of Auggies Karin Mantor 鈥�86 and Julie Sabo 鈥�90.