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    March 21, 2013

    Zupkus Supports Legislation Creating Civilian Medal of Honor

    Zupkus Supports Legislation Creating Civilian Medal of Honor
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    HARTFORD — State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus today supported legislation that would give state public safety officials authority to award medals to residents who act heroically. An Act Creating the Civilian Medal of Honor (H.B. 6597) was approved unanimously Tuesday by Zupkus and her colleagues on the legislature’s Public Safety Committee, sending the proposal to the full House of Representatives for further action.

    Inspired by stories of heroism in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the proposal would give the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) the authority to award the Medal of Honor to Connecticut citizens in recognition of a valorous and heroic deed performed in saving someone from death or serious injury.

    Recommendations for the honor would be submitted to the commissioner of DESPP by any member of the public. An appointed selection board would consider the nominations.

    “Heroes come in all ages, shapes and sizes, and they don’t always wear the uniforms we all recognize,” Zupkus said. “I think it’s appropriate to recognize in this fashion anyone who acts heroically—people who endanger their own lives to help or protect others.”

    The legislature has until June 5 at midnight to act on the bill.

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