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January 2, 2008

Nominations sought to honor emergency helpers

Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Rhode Island’s Hope Award, which was created in 2005 in honor of The Station nightclub fire victims, survivors and family members, the governor's office said today.

Nominations are being sought in two categories to recognize those who have acted above and beyond the call of duty during an emergency or tragedy. They are also open this year to Rhode Islanders who assisted in any tragedy or emergency situation, regardless of where the incident occurred.

In establishing the award, Governor Carcieri said it was a “meaningful way to annually recognize those who contributed so much during the tragedy" of The Station fire on Feb. 20, 2003, in Warwick, which killed 100 people and injured more than 200.”

This year, two awards will be presented. One is for the Outstanding Responder in a Crisis Situation, to recognize a person who responded selflessly to help others. The second is for the Outstanding Support Toward Recovery, to recognize a person who provided outstanding support to victims of tragic events and who have helped them put perspective and meaning to tragedy.

Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 25. A committee will review the nominations and determine the award winners. Governor Carcieri will present the awards at a State House ceremony in February.

A nomination form can be found www.governor.ri.gov or call Governor Carcieri’s Community Relations office at 222-2389. Nominations can be faxed to 222-8094 or mailed to Office of the Governor, State House, Room 112, Providence, RI 02903.

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