Former UTA football player Ralph B. Shelton '63, a nearly 20-year Maverick Club member, will be honored later this month as the recipient of the Silver Star from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

"Ralph Shelton is a tribute to the Arlington community," said Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. "We are honored to recognize Ralph Shelton with the 2017 Star Award. As a business, elected community and church leader, Ralph has had a profound impact on Arlington."

Mr. Shelton will accept the award at the Arlington Chamber's Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner on September 21, 2017 at the Arlington Convention Center.