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Senator
Michael Gibbons
Senate
President Pro Tem
"True heroism is remarkably
sober, very un-dramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever
cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
— Arthur Ashe
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Each year the Missouri Senate
publishes a calendar for distribution through your Senator's office. Missouri
Unsung Heroes is the theme for the 2009 Senate calendar, featuring
Missourians from the private sector who have achieved, accomplished or
overcome something remarkable in their lives — and done so without (to date)
accolades, fanfare or recognition from news outlets, civic groups or
officials. Perhaps a widowed mother of four working two jobs and earning a
nursing degree through night school, or a volunteer who has faithfully run a
meals-on-wheels route for 15 years without missing a day or a stop, or a
young man working his way through college while caring for a disabled parent
— in Missouri, there is no shortage of quiet heroism.
We would like your help in seeking
out these remarkable Missourians. If you know someone who selflessly serves
others and deserves to be named a Missouri Unsung Hero, please nominate that
person by clicking on the link to the left and filling out a short questionnaire.
You may nominate individuals, families or groups. Each senator may choose two
nominees from their district. From there, twelve finalists will be chosen to
be featured in the calendar by a panel of judges. All runners-up will be
listed in the calendar as well. The deadline for submissions is May 16;
finalists will be selected by June 30.
If you have any questions, please
contact:
Senate Communications
State Capitol
Room 424-B
(573) 751-3824
newsroom@senate.mo.gov
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