DHS Creates Rick Rescorla National Award For Resilience
Honors September 11 Hero
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today, March 27, announced creation of the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience, in memory of Richard Rescorla. During the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Rescorla led the evacuation of the Morgan Stanley 2,700-person workforce in the World Trade Center, saving the lives of many of his coworkers.
His heroism during the 9/11 attacks and commitment to the preparedness of the thousands of employees under his watch serves as an inspiration and model to all of us, says Secretary Napolitano. She adds that the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience recognizes outstanding response to a catastrophic incident and leadership in fostering resilient and prepared communities.