To say your career was varied - Is understated,
yes indeed
You’ve served many masters - I’m sure
this, even you’ll concede
But who can claim, as you can - To have worked
an FBI Squad
Entitled Chinese Espionage - Are you sure this
wasn’t a facade!!
The late Hubert H. Humphrey - Got you into the
political game
After the 68 Presidential race - Everything
else seemed kinda tame
But Spannus spotted your talents - And hired
you on the spot
The Minnesota Organized Crime Unit - You were
perfect for the slot!!
But as Superintendent of the BCA - You probably
had more fun
Using the first wire-tap in Minnesota - Gave
the bad guys quite a stun
Like Jimmy’s Discount Clothing - And a
judge on the take
And the guy known as "Franky" - You
kept them all awake!!
But maybe your proudest moment - Please, stop
and think
Remember the Domino Club - Where politicians
used to drink
You ran your own surveillance - In a corn field
late at night
It got you out from behind the desk - Much to
your delight!!
Then along came Governor Perpich - And just
like all the rest
He had an eye for talent - And wanted to recruit
the very best
Two tours at Public Safety - As the Commissioner
over all
With a stint at Dayton Hudson - Between each
Perpich call!!
Then finally landing at the U - Public Safety’s
number one cop
There seems to be that consistency - With cream
rising to the top
Ray DiPrima calls you an intellect - The smartest
cop he ever knew
Being a Cretin and U of M gradute - Hey! Maybe
there’s a clue!!
But now it’s time for you to retire - Whatever
that’s suppose to mean
Writing a book on Indian Treaties - And playing
golf in between
Or maybe you and Jane will travel - But one
thing remains quite clear
Minnesota is where your heart is - That’s
why you’re staying here!!
So Paul, each of us here tonight - Hope you
and Jane enjoy each day
But now that you’re retired - There’s
one thing I have to say
As you look around this crowd - You’ve
really got to wonder
Was Mark Winkler correct - Is organized crime
here to plunder??
