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	Meritorious Unit Commendation Display Recognition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during a period of military operations against an armed enemy on or after January 1, 1944.
		Component: The current components of the Meritorious Unit Commendation are the emblems awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
		The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation was established on November 13, 1973, by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Chester R. Bender.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/muc.htm (1852 words)

	TEA - Commendation of Board-Supt Teams for Training Completion
		The second purpose of this letter is to initiate activities to commend school board-superintendent leadership teams that during the 1997-98 year have completed at least eight hours of the team-building and additional hours of continuing education as a complete team, with all board members present together for these sessions.
		For purposes of this commendation, the "1997-98 year" is defined as the period from "call for election" to "call for election," regardless of the month in which the district election is held.
		Depending upon local preference, this commendation may be presented at the local school district, at regional school board association meetings, or other appropriate venues.
	www.tea.state.tx.us /sbmt/commend.html (688 words)

	The Army Commendation Medal (US)
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Army on or after December 7, 1941, distinguishes themselves, either in combat or non-combat action, by meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		Authority to award the Commendation Ribbon was delegated to Major Generals or commanders of any command, force or installation normally commanded by Major Generals.
	www.vvaa.org.au /med-acom.htm (559 words)

	Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration).
		Additional awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal are denoted by gold stars five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter.
		The ribbon to the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal consists of a field of Myrtle Green with a white stripe one quarter inch wide situated one-eighth of an inch inside each edge of the ribbon.
	www.foxfall.com /fmd-navy-com.htm (606 words)

	Joint Service Commendation Medal @ armyawards.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The four hexagons (representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Commendation Medals) are joined to symbolize the joint service nature of the award as does the stylized heraldic delineation representing land, sea and air.
		The eagle, shield of the United States, arrows and thirteen stars are taken from the seal of the Department of Defense and refer to the medal being awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense.
		The green (same shade as the green enamel on the pendant) and white stripes of the ribbon were suggested by the ribbons of the Army and Navy Commendation Medals.
	armyawards.com /jscm.shtml (191 words)

	Academy Commendation 2000 Scientific & Technical Awards - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
		The creators of the Trailer Audio Standards Association's (TASA) Trailer Loudness Standard were presented with an Award of Commendation by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on March 3, 2001, at the organization's Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation dinner.
		The Award of Commendation, a plaque, was given to Ioan Allen, Mark Harrah, and Robin Bransbury for the concept, design and implementation of the TASA Trailer Loudness Standard.
		The Award of Commendation, along with all of the other Scientific and Technical Awards, was handed out at a presentation dinner at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Saturday, March 3, 2001.
	www.oscars.org /scitech/2000/commendation.html (316 words)

	Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To justify this commendation the unit must have performed service as a unit of character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal or Legion of Merit to an individual.
		Such personnel are authorized to wear a bronze star upon the ribbon for each additional commendation of the unit in which they serve during the occasion for which the unit is commended, whether it be the same or another unit.
		All personnel attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. Purdy on April 12, 1945, are authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.
	www.destroyers.org /uss-purdy/Navy.htm (487 words)

	Commendation of Los Medicos Voladores (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Los Medicos Voladores, "The Flying Doctors," received an official commendation and high praise from the Municipality of Ensenada for the work that LMV is doing in Mexico.
		The statue is a shimmering rendition of a sail fish.
		Milt and Rosie Camp of San Jose received a special commendation because Milt is one of the people who founded LMV 25 years ago.
	www.flyingdocs.org /commendation_of_los_medicos_vola.htm (1144 words)

	Air Force Commendation Medal
		Ribbon: The ribbon to the Air Force Commendation Medal is predominantly yellow, with its center bisected by a stripe of Air Force Blue.
		Criteria: The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award.
		The Air Force Commendation Medal was designed and sculpted by Thomas Hudson Jones (1892-1969) of the Army's Institute of Heraldry.
	www.gruntsmilitary.com /afcm.shtml (295 words)

	Letter of Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		They may be for a job interview, for a scholarship, a college application, to become a foster parent or any number of things.
		It was one of the surest ways to tell if a new person could be trusted, if their teachings were true, if they had the "right" credentials.
		They may have letters of commendation written by human hand on scrolls but his letter was not written on scrolls.
	www.1stpresb.org /commendationletter.htm (814 words)

	Commendation Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Commendation Award gives international recognition to Society members for service to their chapter or council of chapters.
		The nominee's activity shall have been accomplished recently; does not necessarily have to be a long, sustained project; and may have been done over a period of less than a year.
		There is no limit to the number of times the Commendation Award may be given to an individual or on the time span between Commendations.
	www.swcs.org /en/awards/commendation_award/index.cfm?&print=1 (289 words)

	Commendation & Complaint Procedure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To commend or compliment the performance of an Ann Arbor Police Department employee, notify a Police Department supervisor by calling the Ann Arbor Police Department Command Office at 734-994-2878 or by mailing comments to the address listed on the back of this pamphlet.
		When a compliment or commendation is received, it will be forwarded to the officer and his/her supervisor.
		Letters of commendation from citizens are placed in the employee personnel files.
	www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us /SafetyServices/Police/commendationcomplaintprocedure.html (404 words)

	Navy Commendation Medal Display Recognition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox established the Navy Commendation Ribbon on November 1, 1943, and announced its creation by ALNAV 11 of January 11, 1944.
		It was redesignated as the Navy Commendation Ribbon With Metal Pendant on March 22, 1950, and as the Navy Commendation Medal on September 21, 1960.
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal was designed and sculpted by Thomas Hudson Jones (1892-1969) of the Army's Institute of Heraldry.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/ncm.htm (885 words)

	Eagle Scout Invitations
		It is common practice to write to a variety of government officials, celebrities, and others to request Commendation letters for a new Eagle Scout.
		These letters are then presented to the Eagle at the Court of honor, usually in the form or a scrap book.
		The Boy Scouts of America's focus on the values of integrity, honor and respect are all important requirements for lasting success.
	www.eaglescout.org /finale/coh/invite.html (1435 words)

	Commendation
		The Navy Unit Commendation was established by the Secretary of the Navy on December 18, 1944 and awarded by the Secreatary with approval of the President, This Unit Commendation is Conferred on any Ship, Aircraft, Detachment, or other unit of the U.S. Navy or
		It is also awarded for extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operation which were outstanding when compared to other unit performing similar service.
		The Tabberer was Awarded the first Navy Unit Commendation issued by the U.S. Navy.
	www.geocities.com /de418/Commendation.html (127 words)

	Love's Commendation
		If we would commend our religion to mankind, we cannot do it by mere formalities, but by gracious acts of integrity, charity and forgiveness, which are the proper discoveries of grace within.
		It was moreover, no small love when he lived a holy and a suffering life for us; it was love amazing, when God with feet of flesh did tread the earth, and teach his own creatures how to live, all the while bearing their scoffs and jests with cool unangered endurance.
		Does not this commend Christ's love to us, that he should die for sinners, who have dyed themselves with sin as with crimson and with scarlet; great and continual sinners.
	www.spurgeon.org /sermons/0104.htm (4748 words)

	John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Medal of Commendation has been given at intervals by the Academy Board of Governors since 1977, upon the recommendation of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, "in appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy."
		In 1997, the Board of Governors voted to name the medal in honor of sound engineer John A. Bonner, who had been director of special projects at Warner Hollywood Studios until his death in 1996.
		In 1994, Bonner himself was the last person to receive the Medal of Commendation before his name was attached.
	www.oscars.org /academyawards/awards/bonner.html (201 words)

	IASL/SIRS ProQuest Commendation Award
		The project received commendation for "original and practical guidance for parents to collaborate in the education of their children".
		1991 The Commendation Award for 1991 was given to TELESLAQ, a continuing series of interactive audio and video teleconferences that the School Library Association of Queensland, Australia, has been organising since 1983.
		The recipient of the Commendation Award is expected to demonstrate or discuss the project at the IASL Conference.
	www.iasl-slo.org /iasl_sirs.html (1347 words)

	Chapter Commendation Ninepence <i>to</i> Conciergerie of C by Brewer's Phrase & Fable
		Chapter Commendation Ninepence to Conciergerie of C by Brewer's Phrase and Fable
		Commendation Ninepence A bent silver ninepence, supposed to be lucky, and commonly used in the seventeenth century as a love-token, the giver or sender using these words, “From my love, to my love.” Sometimes the coin was broken, and each kept a part.
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	www.bibliomania.com /2/3/255/1168/19816/1.html (489 words)

	Rixson Specialty Door Controls to Receive Commendation
		ASSA ABLOY is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locks and associated products dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.
		Commendations are presented to individuals, chapters, firms, and organizations for singular, outstanding accomplishments that promote the mission of the Institute.
		The Commendation will be presented during the Institute's Honors and Awards Gala on Friday, April 23.
	www.csinet.org /s_csi/sec.asp?cid=872&did=8277 (294 words)

	Give Us a COMMENDATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A commendation can be written on behalf of those employees who you believe have gone beyond the normal scope of their duties.
		We also greatly appreciate hearing about our employees when they are meeting your expectations in providing the extensive range of services of the Sheriff's Office.
		The commendation may be submitted to the Sheriff:
	www.co.lane.or.us /Sheriff_PoliceServices/commendation.htm (108 words)

	Call for Nominations: Meritorious Research Service Commendation
		This commendation recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to psychological science through their service as employees of the federal government or other organizations.
		He was cited for being a strong spokesperson for behavioral research within NIH, strong supporter of interdisciplinary collaboration, and an advocate of both basic and applied research.
		He was also commended for expanding the institute by bringing in colleagues with strong scientific credentials, initiating collaborations across NIH and other agencies, and supporting and fostering a behavioral research perspective.
	www.apa.org /science/meritorious.html (1365 words)

	Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation Awards Commendation to Shriners Hospital Chicago
		"Receiving Accreditation with Commendation is a significant achievement, one that recognizes exemplary performance by Chicago Shriners Hospital," according to Dennis S. O'Leary, M.D., president of the Joint Commission.
		The hospital "should be commended for its commitment to providing quality care to the people in its community."
		In both 1993 and 1996, Shriners Chicago was honored with Commendation, the highest level of accreditation.
	www.shrinershq.org /shc/chicago/news/2001/jcaho2-99.html (330 words)

	CPSC Chairman Awards Safety Commendation to the American Water Heater Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The company is being recognized for introducing a technology that prevents gas water heaters from igniting flammable vapors such as gasoline.
		Chairman Brown initiated the commendation program to recognize substantial contributions to product safety by individuals, companies, or groups for one-time, ongoing, or multiple actions.
		Nominees for the award, which is given periodically, may be brought to the Chairman's attention.
	www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99157.html (433 words)

	Fred Rogers Commendation Act - www.ezboard.com
		To recognize and commend Fred Rogers for his commitment to quality children’s television for over 45 years and to express the sentiments and regrets of the United States House with regards to his death on Thursday, February 27, 2003.
		Be it in resolved by the House of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
		(1) The House hereby wishes to officially commend Fred Rogers for his commitment to quality children’s television and to officially offer posthumous thanks to the Rogers family.
	p223.ezboard.com /frepnetfrm106.showMessage?topicID=20.topic (346 words)

	Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA): Features: 2005 Congressional Veteran Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, has been created to honor the distinguished veterans of Virginia's Seventh Congressional District and to preserve their stories for future generations of Americans.
		Those selected to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation will be publicly recognized at a ceremony on Monday, November 7, 2005, at the Virginia War Memorial.
		To obtain any additional information regarding the Congressional Veteran Commendation, information about the Veterans History Project, additional nomination forms, or to confirm residency within the Seventh District of Virginia, please District Representative Lindsay Pickral at (804) 747-4073 or (800) 438-3793.
	www.house.gov /cantor/features/cvc.htm (255 words)

	PERMISS - Letter of Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Letters of Commendation are used to commend an employee or group of employees for unusual achievement that clearly exceeds duty performance requirements, or contributions beneficial to the Air Force, but not meeting the criteria for a cash award.
		Process: Prepare personal letter on official letterhead stationery; subject line should read: "Letter of Commendation." The letter should be addressed to the employee through supervisory channels.
		The letter must contain a complete and concise description of the employee’s act, accomplishment, or service and identify position title, organization, and dates.
	www.afpc.randolph.af.mil /permiss/civilian/c_5438.htm (170 words)

	Newport News-Times: Seal Rock Sergeant awarded U.S. Army Commendation Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		James Kurth of Seal Rock was presented with the U.S. Commendation Medal for his outstanding leadership and performance while stationed with the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Iraq.
		For his overall excellence in leadership, Sgt. James C. Kurth of Seal Rock has been awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
		On June 4, 2004, Sgt. James C. Kurth of Seal Rock found himself in a position that his recruiter never warned him about - stranded on one of the most dangerous supply routes in Iraq, responsible for the safety and welfare of 14 vehicles and more than 25 personnel, both military and civilian.
	www.newportnewstimes.com /articles/2004/12/31/community/community01.txt (520 words)

	JSC Features - Director’s Commendation and Innovation Award Ceremony honors employees
		Johnson Space Center employees were honored for their outstanding work at the 2004 JSC Director’s Commendation and Innovation Award Ceremony on Jan. 20 in the Teague Auditorium.
		As JSC's highest honor award, the Director’s Commendation recognizes JSC civil servants whose contributions are so significant they deserve exceptional acknowledgement by the Center.
		The newly created Director's Innovation Award recognizes JSC civil servants and contractors for their initiation of positive and revolutionary changes in business practices, science, technology, engineering, medicine and education within the Center, across the Agency and throughout the world.
	www.jsc.nasa.gov /jscfeatures/articles/000000104.html (429 words)

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