WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night during a ceremony sponsored by the E9-1-1 Institute, Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, presented four-year old North Pole, Alaska resident Tony Sharpe with a national award for saving his mother’s life.

 

Tony Sharpe was recognized with a “Citizen in Action” award for his heroic efforts to save his mother after she collapsed and lost consciousness during a gallbladder attack last year.  Tony had recently learned to call 9-1-1 from a book his grandmother had given him as a gift.  Senator Stevens noted that the book, “It’s Time to Call 9-1-1: What To Do in an Emergency,” is a critical reminder of the important role even young children can play in saving a life.  The award was presented on behalf of the E9-1-1 Institute, an organization devoted to increasing education and awareness about the importance of 9-1-1 and other emergency communications issues. Senator Stevens is a co-chair of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus and nominated Tony for the award earlier this year.

  

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PHOTO CAPTION: Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) presents young Alaskan Tony Sharpe with the “Citizen in Action,” award for saving his mother’s life.