Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon | |
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Type | Military award |
Awarded for | Service |
Description | The ribbon is red, white and blue striped |
Presented by | Texas Military Department |
Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
Status | Currently issued |
Established | May 24, 1999 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
Next (lower) | Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal |
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon is the sixth highest campaign/service award that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] There is no provision for subsequent awards.[2]
Eligibility[]
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- Served on active duty orders under Texas command (Title 32)
- Participated satisfactorily in the accomplishment of missions to protect life and/or property during or in the aftermath of natural disasters or civil unrest
- When the event does not meet the criteria for award of the United States Humanitarian Service Medal
Authority[]
Awarding[]
Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5.[3]
Legal[]
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon was established by Senator Carlos Truan in Senate Bill 643, authorized by the Seventy-sixth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor George W. Bush on May 24, 1999, effective same date.[4]
Description[]
The ribbon is 1-3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/16 inch red; 1/8 inch blue; 1/8 inch white, 11/16 inch blue, 1/8 inch white, 1/8 inch blue and 3/16 inch red.[2]
Notable Recipients[]
Date | Service Member | Citation | Reference |
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See also[]
- Awards and decorations of the Texas Military
- Awards and decorations of the Texas government
- Texas Military Forces
- Texas Military Department
- List of conflicts involving the Texas Military
References[]
- ^ "State Awards". TMD.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bill SB 643, Legislative Session 76(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
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- Awards and decorations of the Texas Military Forces
- Texas Military Forces
- Texas Military Department