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California honored Caltrans workers with the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor for acts of heroism saving lives or property. Nine employees, including Geoff Clute saving a man from a burning car and Sultan Abassy rescuing an unconscious motorcyclist, were recognized. This prestigious award has been given to over 800 state employees in 65 years.
Tue August 06, 2024 - West Edition #16
The State of California recently honored Caltrans employees by presenting them with the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor, the highest honor California bestows on its public servants. The awards are given annually to state employees for acts of heroism to save lives or protect state property.
"We are extremely proud of these nine Caltrans workers who courageously saved others while putting their own lives at risk," said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. "Today, our entire Caltrans family joins Governor Newsom in honoring them and thanking them for their selfless acts."
The State Employee Medal of Valor award was first presented by Governor Edmund G. Brown Sr. in 1959. Gold medals are awarded to state employees who perform extraordinary acts of heroism at great risk to their own life to save another human being. Silver medals are presented to those whose act of heroism extended above and beyond the normal call of duty at personal risk to their safety to save human life or state property.
In the 65 years of these awards, more than 800 state employees, including 125 from Caltrans, have earned medals of valor for their courage and selflessness in the face of danger.