Six Corpus Christi Police Officers will receive the Star of Texas Award from Governor Rick Perry in the Texas House of Representatives Friday morning the 14th of September. Office of the Governor staff will escort recipients and their families to a private reception at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Star of Texas Award began in 2003 with House Bill 1937 to honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. The award is given annually. Award nominations are reviewed by three advisory committees each year to ensure they meet statutory criteria.
The Corpus Christi Police Officers to receive the Star of Texas Award for 2012 are Senior Officers Doug Rush, Enrique Roman, Israel Carasco, Jose Smith, Phillip Bintliff, and Daryl Anderson. Senior Officer Jose Smith will unable to attend. Chief Floyd Simpson will be honored to personally accept this award on Officer Smith’s behalf.
While the events that earned these officers their awards occurred prior to his arrival as the chief of police for the city of Corpus Christi, Chief Simpson is proud to accompany these officers to Austin and take this opportunity to spend some time with these dedicated public servants to share in their recognition.
Keely Hill keely.hill@gov.texas.gov (512) 463–1919 is the point of contact for the Texas Governor’s Office in reference to this event.
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