Stephen Booher was presented the 2013 MLK Sharing the Dream Award in Government by the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee.

The award was presented Friday, Jan. 18, during the MLK "Sharing the Dream' Awards Banquet at UT-Arlington. More than 450 guests attended this year's 24^th anniversary celebration, which is sponsored by the City of Arlington, UT Arlington, Arlington ISD, Tarrant County College and the Arlington Ministerial Association.

Booher was recognized for his commitment to changing the world by advancing opportunities for people with disabilities. After a cousin died of AIDS, Booher also devotes much of his time to caring for individuals affected by this disease. As a City of Arlington employee, Booher teaches customer service and diversity training. He is a board member of Helping to Restore Abilities (HRA) and works closely with the Arlington Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities. He raises funds for Special Olympics and is a founding member of the Caring Friends Center. He provided valuable input into the design and construction of the city's first barrier-free playground for children with disabilities.

In 2012, Booher was the recipient of the Governor's Trophy, the highest state honor awarded to a person who achieves success in enhancing the empowerment and employment of Texans with disabilities.

"Stephen Booher weaves his network of friends and family so that we can grow bigger, stronger and smarter to help change the world,' said Chris Huff in her nomination letter.

Congratulations Stephen Booher! See other award highlights at www.ArlingtonMLK.com.