Keith Richards, Rolling Stones and Award of Excellence

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When Ned Lamont was a young boy, he learned about rock music by listening to the Rolling Stones. Today, more than 50 years later, Lamont is governor of Connecticut, and he decided that legendary Stones guitarist Keith Richards should be the first recipient of a new honor known as the Governor’s Award of Excellence.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received an award from CT's governor — and a new library card
Keith Richards thanked both Gov. Ned Lamont and the state of Connecticut for bestowing him with the first-ever Governor’s Award of Excellence.
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Richards, 81, who is British, has kept a home in Connecticut since 1985. He became the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence, receiving a custom-designed medallion and hearty applause from dozens attending the ceremony at the Westport Library.
Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Presented with Inaugural Award of Excellence from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was presented with the inaugural Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence by Gov. Ned Lamont at a library.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards honored with Governor's Award of Excellence
Legendary rock guitarist Keith Richards is the first person to be honored with the Governor's Award of Excellence in Connecticut.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards receives first-ever CT Governor's Award of Excellence
Gov. Ned Lamont said the award celebrates those who epitomize the state's core values of creativity, passion and generosity.
CT to present Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards with inaugural Award of Excellence
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced today, March 3, that Rolling Stones guitarist and longtime state resident Keith Richards will be the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s
Keith Richards Honored with the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award
Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored with the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award for Excellence by Gov. Ned Lamont today at the Westport Library in Westport, CT for his contributions to the state's cultural and civic life.
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