AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott Monday honored peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated profound heroism and sacrifice while performing their duties to their communities and the State of Texas at the 2023 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin.
“Today, we mark another anniversary of September 11, 2001 -- a day that no American will ever forget,” Abbott said. “We will also never forget the brave men and women who ran toward danger to help those in need. We are forever humbled by the valor of the emergency first responders that day. We are also grateful to the first responders who bravely serve Texans across our state.”
Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott were joined at the Star Of Texas Awards by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, Texas Supreme Court Justices Jimmy Blacklock and Brett Busby, as well as elected officials, first responders, and their families.
