Gail Minger’s son, 19 year old Michael, was killed in a fire at Murray State University in Kentucky in 1998. One year later Gail met with the Governor of Kentucky and asked why universities were not required to comply with state safety codes. Finding his answers to be unacceptable Gail decided to take action. She felt the Michael's death had been preventable and helped with legislation that changed the reporting of fire incidents and other crime on college campuses. It became landmark legislation known as the Michael Minger Act. Melissa, Michael's twin sister, is a doctor of dental medicine
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