Sharon Jeannette Lubinski (July 11, 1952 – April 19, 2024) was an American law enforcement official who was the

United States Marshal The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a Federal law enforcement in the United States, federal law enforcement agency in the United States. The Marshals Service serves as the enforcement and security arm of the United States federal judi ...

for the District of Minnesota. She was the first openly lesbian United States Marshal.

Early life and education

Lubinski earned an undergraduate degree at the

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and a master's degree from

Hamline University Hamline University ( ) is a private university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1854, Hamline is the oldest university in Minnesota, the first coeducational university in the state, and is one of five Associated Colleges of th ...

in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Career

On October 13, 2009, President

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nominated Lubinski to serve as United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota. She was sworn into office on January 15, 2010. Lubinski retired on December 31, 2016.

Death

Lubinski died on April 19, 2024, at the age of 71.

References

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