Sentences with phrase «honored for my courage»

Today, I am being honored for my courage.

2015: Jean Maria Arrigo — Dr. Arrigo was honored for her courage in speaking against the American Psychological Association's approval of its members» participation in «enhanced interrogation techniques» and for standing up, in the face of personal attacks, for the ethical behavior of psychologists and the importance of rigorous international standards in US national security policy.

Olivia will be honored for her courage at the fourth annual Holiday Brunch to benefit The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital at American Girl Place, Sunday, December 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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«Their courage almost defies imagination,» President Obama said at a ceremony recently honoring 24 such heroes whose awards were delayed for years because of prejudice and bureaucratic ineptitude.

He has brought more faiths together and has said nothing wrong but for everyone to have Love, Faith, Hope, Courage and Honor, regardless if you're Republican, Tea Party, Democrat, Christian, Muslim or Jewish..

For unless its noble stress on human courage and honor is given theological grounding, Percy fears, it will be left dangling in the air.

With the 1990s, some war movies examined honor, duty and code versus the sanctity of an individual life (A Few Good Men) to sexism and the issues of female authority (Courage Under Fire, GI Jane) to the internal demons besieging a leader and group of misfit soldiers as they sacrificed their lives for one (Saving Private Ryan).

And took home GOLD for Samurai Warrior and a special honor for his display of hope, courage, and joy.

This will be a particularly interesting year for the ESPY's as the event has been moved from ESPN to ABC, largely because Caitlyn Jenner will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award which is presented to an athlete who's contributions transcend sports.

Tufts Medical Center to Honor 19 - Year - Old Methuen Cancer Patient with 2nd Annual Cam Neely Award for Courage

KID founders Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar were honored by Lurie Children's Hospital with this inaugural award because they «embody the values of Hope and Courage as well, and their efforts are building stronger communities and safer, healthier environments for children.»

Heather Haupt offers fascinating insight into the current state of boyhood and manhood, alongside a practical and fun guide for training our boys in the ways of courage, kindness, and honor.

I had the honor and privilege to work with Geraldine for many years and I learned a great deal about courage and leadership from her.

The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei has been honored with the United States Department of State's Women of Courage Award for 2017.

In one of the first public appearances of his post-presidency, Barack Obama will accept the Centennial John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award this spring for a career of «grace under pressure» and «exceptional dignity and courage,» receiving the honor on the special occasion of the 100th anniversary of Kennedy'sCourage Award this spring for a career of «grace under pressure» and «exceptional dignity and courage,» receiving the honor on the special occasion of the 100th anniversary of Kennedy'scourage,» receiving the honor on the special occasion of the 100th anniversary of Kennedy's birth.

Lewis was honored with an unprecedented John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement for his courage, leadership and commitment to civil Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement for his courage, leadership and commitment to civil courage, leadership and commitment to civil rights.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Coalition Co-Leader said, «We are all thankful for the courage and sacrifices of New York's veterans, and our Senate Veterans» Hall of Fame is a wonderful opportunity to honor the heroes from our communities who have fought to defend our freedoms.

2011: David Jentsch, Edythe London, and Dario Ringach — Drs. Jentsch, London, and Ringach were honored for the rare courage they demonstrated in speaking out forcefully for the value of the use of animals in biomedical research, even in the face of grave threats and vicious acts of harassment and vandalism against them and their families.

2009 Nancy Olivieri is honored for her indefatigable determination that patient safety and research integrity come before institutional and commercial interests and for her courage in defending these principles in the face of severe consequences.

Last year, four military dogs received medals for valor in the inaugural American Humane K - 9 Medal of Courage Awards, with American Humane President Robin Ganzert saying at the ceremony on Capitol Hill, «We feel it is time to recognize and honor the extraordinary feats and acts of devotion these heroic animals perform every day.»

Bay Area filmmaker Peter Bratt («Dolores») was honored with the Marlon Riggs Award «for courage and innovation in the Bay Area film community,» and the documentary «Brimstone & Glory» won a special citation from the SFFCC.

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«The Crown just keeps on giving, and this is the last of its gifts,» he said, adding that the role, «reminds us what courage and leadership in government looks like» and thanking Churchill for the honor.

Although I inhabited a bit of their lives for only a brief time, the immense courage and unfathomable struggles of MND families who shared their experiences are something that will never leave me, and I am honored to be a Patron of the MND Association.

Colman Genn, superintendent of Community School District 27 in Queens, N.Y., has been honored separately by Mayor Edward I. Koch and the New York City school board for the «courage and integrity» he showed in uncovering patronage in his district.

«I have had the honor seeing firsthand the passion, energy, and courage that Krystal brings to her pursuit of cultivating a vibrant learning community for herself and others, and I have also seen her commitment to equity, fairness, and social justice.

Children are not born with integrity or the behaviors we associate with it, like honesty, honor, respect, authenticity, social responsibility, and the courage to stand up for what they believe is right.

Writes Ravitch: «For their courage, their integrity, and their intelligence, I add the faculty of Garfield High School to the honor roll as champions of public education.»

For skeptics who believe that she might have idealized the courage and generosity of ordinary Italians during the 1940s, Russell closes her author's note with the following inscription chiseled on the marble memorial stela in Borgo San Dalmazzo by the Jews of Saint - Martin - Vesubie in honor of the people of Valle Stura and Valle Gesso: When racial hatred raged in Europe, Jewish Refugees, uncertain of their fate, coming from distant countries — Austria, Belgium, Germany, Poland — found hospitality and safety in these valleys.

PEEK: «Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.

Four incredible dogs were honored recently on Capitol Hill for the K9 Medal of Courage, the nation's highest honor for military dogs.

(WASHINGTON)-- Four canines were given the top - dog treatment Tuesday on Capitol Hill as they received the nation's highest honor for their service and sacrifice to the U.S. Matty, a Czech German Shepherd; Fieldy, a black Labrador retriever; Bond, a Belgian Malinois; and Isky, a German Shepherd, were awarded the inaugural American Humane Lois Pope LIFE K - 9 Medal of Courage.

The American Kennel Club (AKC ®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is honored to announce the first set of 2017 AKC Paw of Courage awards to recognize the working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.

Help us honor 15 women for their courage and contribution to the civil rights movement by awarding them with the Presidential Medal Of Freedom.

Another side of Safer's work is shown in the works that have been commissioned to serve as awards such as Bird of Peace, 1989, created for the National Peace Foundation or Symbol of Courage, 1986, given by the Georgetown University's Lombardi Cancer Center to a person who has faced cancer and who possesses the qualities of courage, dependability, discipline and honor; Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton and Jack Pardee are all reciCourage, 1986, given by the Georgetown University's Lombardi Cancer Center to a person who has faced cancer and who possesses the qualities of courage, dependability, discipline and honor; Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton and Jack Pardee are all recicourage, dependability, discipline and honor; Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton and Jack Pardee are all recipients.

The National Organization for Women has announced that Emma Sulkowicz will be the recipient of its 2016 Woman of Courage Award, in honor of her now - famous piece Mattress Performance (Carry That Weight), 2014 — 15.

While co-opting the brave men and women of the US military as example of truth and honor for his own purposes, I doubt «a physicist» has the courage to honor his own statement as it applies to criticizing people directly.

Last Friday, I had the great honor of awarding Professor Chung the James Hansen Courage Award for his masterful closing argument to the citizens jury.

All rangers were also present to give last honors to their colleagues for their courage... Our colleagues were buried at the park cemetery where all wardens and rangers in service are buried.»

Xiao was honored for being innovative and for his courage to push for bold changes.

««It's enormously gratifying to use our courtroom skills to help people so in need,» reports Nuala E. Droney, a founding partner of the DVRO Program: «It takes great courage for a victim to testify against an abuser in court, and the firm's attorneys are honored to support victims through that process.»

We take pride in guiding our clients with compassion, honor, patience, courage and the wisdom of knowing what it takes to win justice for them.

May God bless him, the people who loved him, and give us all courage to fight in his honor for a SOLUTION to America's senseless epidemic of school shootings.

Tags for this Online Resume: Patient safety, Key Performance indicators, Business Plan, Honor, Courage, Commitment

«It takes courage to ask for help and as a therapist I respect and honor that courage.

I honor and respect each and every individual who finds the courage within to ask for help and look forward to supporting you on your journey to a better you.»

At Walles Wellness, we acknowledge and honor the strength and courage it takes for someone to talk about themselves.

I honor you that you have put forward the courage to recognize and make the call to seek help for your present concern.

As a veteran, I am proud to see local veterans who have served our county with honor and courage be recognized for their service with homeownership.»