On October 31, 2011, in a ceremony at La Fortaleza also honoring Gov. Fortuño and Puerto Rico Senate Majority Whip Lucy Arce, the United States Selective Service director Lawrence Romo awarded McClintock its Meritorious Service Award and medal for his efforts as senate president and secretary of state to increase Selective Service registration rates in Puerto Rico as well as shepherding a bill into local law (signed December 12, 2011) to allow Selective Service registration while applying for a driver's license.