Governor Walker Wednesday presented awards honoring three individuals for their contributions in the fight against domestic violence during a special ceremony at the State Capitol.
The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse hosted the event as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a statewide effort to raise awareness about the effects of domestic abuse.
Sue Perry, a retired Registered Nurse from Woodruff, was honored with the Courage Award. This award recognizes a survivor of domestic abuse who has turned adversity into triumph by creating positive change to end domestic abuse.
As a survivor, Walker noted Perry has worked throughout her career to raise awareness and teach nursing students about addressing the needs of patients who were victims of domestic violence.
Since 1991, the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse has selected recipients for annual Awards of Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues.
