Roger Staubach Selected for 2006 Patriot's Award
Roger Staubach Selected for 2006 Patriot's Award by Congressional Medal of Honor Society; Dallas Presentation Ceremony Announced
DALLAS, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor
Society announced today in Dallas that Roger Staubach has been selected the
2006 recipient of the prestigious Patriot's Award for his continuous
support of the community and commitment to America and its veterans. The
Award will be presented at a special dinner in Dallas on October 19, at
which 25 of the 111 living Medal of Honor recipients will attend to
recognize Mr. Staubach.
The Patriot's Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Congressional
Medal of Honor Society to individuals whose life's work is dedicated to
freedom and perpetuating the Society's ideals, including American courage,
sacrifice, and patriotism. Among previous recipients are Bob Hope, John
Rangos Sr., Lee Iacocca, Dr. Robert Haley, Ross Perot, former Presidents
Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and General Norman Schwarzkopf.
"Because this is one of the highest tributes paid to great Americans by
the Congressional Medal of Honor Society each year, we are especially
honored to bestow the 2006 Award on Roger Staubach," said Mike Thornton,
Regional Director of the Society. "Not only has Roger demonstrated
greatness in what he has achieved in his military service and pro football
and business careers, he has consistently made time for unselfish community
and civic service and patriotism in support of our troops and veterans
spanning the past 30 years."
After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Roger Staubach
fulfilled four years active duty and embarked on an outstanding
pro-football career with the Dallas Cowboys, culminated by his selection
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Today he is Chairman of the
Board and CEO of the Staubach Company, headquartered in Dallas, and
continues to be involved with the United States Naval Academy Foundation.
The 2006 National Patriots Award Dinner will be held at III Forks in
Dallas, Thursday, October 19, 2006, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
About the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
The Society's membership is composed exclusively of living Medal of
Honor recipients, currently numbering 111. There can be no associate or
honorary members. Notably, the Society holds a unique view of its
membership, in that it hopes never to need to induct new members. The
Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt
organization chartered by the 85th Congress under a legislative act signed
into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 14, 1958. The oldest
living member is 98 years old and the youngest is 56 years old. Of the 850
medals awarded since WWI, the majority have been awarded only posthumously.
Society members are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the
dignity, honor and name of the Medal of Honor; service to others; service
to nation, and the promotion of allegiance to the Constitution and
Government of the United States. Members act to foster patriotism and to
inspire and encourage the youth of America to become worthy citizens. For
more information visit http://www.cmohs.org.
DALLAS, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor
Society announced today in Dallas that Roger Staubach has been selected the
2006 recipient of the prestigious Patriot's Award for his continuous
support of the community and commitment to America and its veterans. The
Award will be presented at a special dinner in Dallas on October 19, at
which 25 of the 111 living Medal of Honor recipients will attend to
recognize Mr. Staubach.
The Patriot's Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Congressional
Medal of Honor Society to individuals whose life's work is dedicated to
freedom and perpetuating the Society's ideals, including American courage,
sacrifice, and patriotism. Among previous recipients are Bob Hope, John
Rangos Sr., Lee Iacocca, Dr. Robert Haley, Ross Perot, former Presidents
Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and General Norman Schwarzkopf.
"Because this is one of the highest tributes paid to great Americans by
the Congressional Medal of Honor Society each year, we are especially
honored to bestow the 2006 Award on Roger Staubach," said Mike Thornton,
Regional Director of the Society. "Not only has Roger demonstrated
greatness in what he has achieved in his military service and pro football
and business careers, he has consistently made time for unselfish community
and civic service and patriotism in support of our troops and veterans
spanning the past 30 years."
After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Roger Staubach
fulfilled four years active duty and embarked on an outstanding
pro-football career with the Dallas Cowboys, culminated by his selection
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Today he is Chairman of the
Board and CEO of the Staubach Company, headquartered in Dallas, and
continues to be involved with the United States Naval Academy Foundation.
The 2006 National Patriots Award Dinner will be held at III Forks in
Dallas, Thursday, October 19, 2006, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
About the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
The Society's membership is composed exclusively of living Medal of
Honor recipients, currently numbering 111. There can be no associate or
honorary members. Notably, the Society holds a unique view of its
membership, in that it hopes never to need to induct new members. The
Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt
organization chartered by the 85th Congress under a legislative act signed
into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 14, 1958. The oldest
living member is 98 years old and the youngest is 56 years old. Of the 850
medals awarded since WWI, the majority have been awarded only posthumously.
Society members are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the
dignity, honor and name of the Medal of Honor; service to others; service
to nation, and the promotion of allegiance to the Constitution and
Government of the United States. Members act to foster patriotism and to
inspire and encourage the youth of America to become worthy citizens. For
more information visit http://www.cmohs.org.
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