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Show Medal of Valor recognition for risk of life The State of Utah has created a Medal of Valor. It w ill be given to people peo-ple who risk their life to save the life of another. The medal was originally proposed as an incentive to Department of Public Safety employees for action above and beyond the call of duty. It was expanded expand-ed to recognize citizens of the state as well, who may be involved in heroic acts. The Medal of Valor is designed to characterize strength of mind or spirit, personal bravery and heroism. The medal will be awarded by the Governor upon recommendation by the Commissioner Commis-sioner of Public Safety. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Com-missioner Larry E. Lunnen appointed a committee in March of this year and directed them to develop the Medal of Valor. He asked the committee to sponsor spon-sor a contest among Department of Public Safety employees for design of the medal. During April the committee offered a $200 savings bond for the best design. The winner was Norman P. Brown, a highway patrolman from Roosevelt. An additional $50 bond was given to Duane Richins, Salt Lake City, for an idea to present the medal on a wall plaque. The medal w ill be detachable to allow wearing wear-ing it on a uniform. The contest winners will be recognized recogniz-ed and given their savings bond Wednesday, July 21 during a ceremony at the Department of Public Safety Building. |