Governor Abbott Congratulates Officer Gregory Stevens On Receiving Presidential Medal Of Valor

May 16, 2016 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Officer Gregory Stevens of the Garland Police Department, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Valor for successfully thwarting the attempted terrorist attack on the Curtis Culwell Center on May 3rd, 2015. The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest national award for valor presented to a public safety officer.

"On behalf of the State of Texas, I would like to congratulate Officer Stevens on receiving the Medal of Valor and for displaying extraordinary courage in the line of duty," said Governor Abbott. "Officer Stevens' decisive action prevented two terrorists from carrying out horrific attacks on Texas soil, and our state and nation will forever be indebted to him for his service and bravery."