Mansfield Times

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives to Ashland Police Officer Soren Osicka during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. Miller also acknowledged Ashland Police Chief David Lay, Captain Craig Kiley, and Lieutenant Aaron Klein for their long-standing service in law enforcement to the Ashland community.

“Today, as we remember Police Week, just being this last week, we have a very special young man that we want to honor today, Officer Soren Osicka for his heroic actions and acting swiftly when there was an emergency,” Miller stated.

Officer Soren Osicka, 23 years old and less than a year into his role as a police officer, saved a 3-year-old girl's life by administering CPR after she hit her head and stopped breathing.

“On behalf of the Ohio House of Representatives, myself, and our Speaker of the House, Mr. Jason Stephens, we would like to honor you with a commendation from the House of Representatives to recognize you and your heroic efforts,” said Miller.

Miller invited members of the Ashland Police Department to tour the Statehouse grounds and be recognized during the House session in observance of Police Week and their service to their community.

To view the commendation presentation or the point of personal privilege during the House Session, please watch here.