FW: Star of Texas Award

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Subject: Star of Texas Award

Importance: High

EMAIL SENT ON BEHALF OF CHRISTOPHER BURNETT:

Good Afternoon,

As you are aware, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical

first responders across Texas daily place themselves in harm's way in

order to serve their fellow Texans. In an effort to recognize the

sacrifices of these first responders, the State of Texas created the

Star of Texas Award in 2003. This award serves to honor the bravery and

sacrifice of Texas' first responders by honoring those who have been

killed or sustained serious injuries in the line of duty.

The Governor's Star of Texas Award Advisory Committees are currently

accepting nominations for the 2011 awards. Nominations can be submitted

online on the Governor's website at

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/star_of_texas

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/star_of_texas> . The submission

deadline is July 31, 2011.

To be eligible for the 2011 awards, the critical incident must have

occurred between September 1, 2003 and June 30, 2011, and the first

responder must not have previously received a Star of Texas Award for

that particular incident. The awards will be presented by the Governor

or his designee on a date yet to be determined in September of 2011.

Your assistance in identifying all eligible first responders for these

important awards is appreciated. Please feel free to share this

information with other professionals in your field. If you have any

questions or concerns regarding nominations, please contact Lance White

at or lwhite@...

lwhite@...> .

Sincerely,

Burnett

Executive Director

Criminal Justice Division

Office of the Governor