Appearing in a building of books instead of a stadium with amps, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity. Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents 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. Gov. Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Richards for his music career and philanthropy to local organizations, and the state’s first lady, Annie Lamont, placed the medallion around his neck. “Well, thank you very much. And thank you Connecticut,” Richards said before pausing briefly. “You kind of get lost for words with something like this around your neck. All I gotta say is, you know, I’ve been here for 40 years, and it’s been a great place for me.” Richards said he moved from New York City to the …