Governor honors Fort Worth officer for courage and heroism
City of Fort Worth | October 03, 2016
Fort Worth Police Officer Matt Pearce received the Star of Texas Award, which honors first responders who have demonstrated remarkable courage and heroism in serving and protecting their communities. The Star of Texas Awards were created by the Texas Legislature in 2003 to honor men and women who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Gov. Greg Abbott presented the award to Pearce.