Res 02-10A RESOLUTION ENDORSING EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR THE
NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE, IN FURTHERANCE OF
OUR COUNTRY'S SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
DURING TIME OF NEED; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT SAME TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR EMPLO~'EE SUPPORT OF THE
GUARD AND RESERVE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTNE DATE.
WHE1~.I:AS, the City of Delray Beach as an employer who proffers unconditional support for the
Guard and Reserve recognizes that the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength of our
nation and the well being of our communities; and
WHEREAS, in the highest of American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard and
Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession; whereby they are trained to respond to
their community and their country during time of need; further acknowledging that said individuals
deserve the support of every segment of our society; and
WHEREAS, if these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public
understanding is required of the essential tales of the Guard and Reserve in preserving our national
security,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLBED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confiixmed as being tnze
and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. That the City Commission does hereby join other employers in pledging that it
fially recognizes, honors and enforces the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights
Act (USERRA}.
Section 3. That our managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively
manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Section 4. That we will continually recognize and support our country's service members
and their families in peace, in crisis, and in war.
Section 5. That the city Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to
both the Chairman of the National Committee and the Chair of the Florida Committee far Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
this the 19`"' day of January, 10.
MAYOR
RES. N0.02-10
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MEMCJRA-lYI}UM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager
DATE: January 13, 2010
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 7.A. -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 19 2014
RESOLUTION N0.42-14
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
The item before Commission is Resolution No. 02-10 to endorse Employer Support of the National
Guard and Reserve.
BACKGROUND
The attached Resolution No. 02-10 endorses Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve.
Also attached is a letter from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve requesting a formal
presentation of their Statement of Support.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 02-10.
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RESOLUTION N0.02-10
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR THE
NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE, IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR
COUNTRY'S SERVICE 14IEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING
TIME OF NEED; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT SA1U[E TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL
COMMI'I~E FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND
RESERVE} PROVIDING AN EFFECTI'V'E DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach as an employer who proffers unconditional support far the
Guard and Reserve recognizes that the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength of our nation
and the well being of our communities; and
WHEREAS, in the highest of American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard and
Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession; whereby they are trained to respond to their
community and their Gauntry during time of need; further acknowledging that said individuals deserve the
support of every segment of our society; and
WHEREAS, if these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public
understanding is required of the essential roles of the Guard and Reserve in preserving our national security,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLBED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
ectian 1. That foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and
correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. That the City Commission does hereby join other employers in pledging that it fully
recognizes, honors and enforces the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
{USERRA).
Section 3. That our managers and supervisors urill have the tools they need to effectively manage
those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Section 4. That we will continually recognize and support our country's service members and
their families in peace, in crisis, and in war.
Section 5. That the city Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to both the
Chairman of the National Comnttee and the Chair of the Florida Committee for Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect innnediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADt~PTED in reguiar session an this the 19`'' day of January, 2010.
MAYt~R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
RES. NO.02-I0
{)FF1CE fJF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY QF DEFENSE ..
FLORIDA COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AHD RESI
2983 Compton Way, Tallahassee F132309
RE; Statement of Support for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves {ESGR)
fear Florida League of Cities Members,
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OCT 30 1009
CITY COMMISSION
On behalf of the Florida ESGR Committee it is my honor to thank you for your outstanding participation and support of
ESGR's Statement of Support {SOS) program. The Florida League of Cities {FLC) unanimously passed a resolution in
support of this effort at their l 5 August Rsuiual Conference in Orlando and your effort and support resulted in Florida
becoming the FIRST state in the nation to have 10{1°l0 of the FLC membership executing the Statement of Support, This
is a major milestone and sets the example far the rest of the nation to follow. We are confident the rest of the League of
Cities across the nation will follow your lead. The FLC leadership will be assisting the other League of Cities to match
what you have accomplished,
ESGR is a Department of Defense Organization and its committee members volunteer their time in support of the men
and women of the National Guard and Reserves, their families and employers. ESGR provides free education,
consultation and if necessary mediation far employers of Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR's goal is to support
America's employers who share their employees with the nation to ensure our national security.
Your League President, Mayer Jahn R. Marks,lTl sent a letter to everyone announcing this effort and initiated steps for
the FL ESGR Committee to complete the application process far all of the members that desired to participate. The
registration far all 410 members of the Florida League Cities was completed on ~~ October. As of this date, you became
a SOS member and part of the Fixst state to reach the 100°fo mark.
Yau will find enclosed the SOS with the name of your CitylTown printed and ready far signature by the official of your
chaise. We recommend you sign this upon receipt. The Florida ESGR Committee is offering to participate with as many
as passible of the 410 FLC members in a formal presentation of the SOS during a Commission Meeting or other venue of
your choosing. We have participated in a number of these presentations in the past and they are hugely rewarding far all
concerned. In fact, we presented the first of the 410 SOSs to your President Mayor Marks and the City of Tallahassee an
07 October. It was great event and covered by media which spread the word of the selfless service of these Reservists and
their Fames and how the City of Tallahassee has committed itself to supporting these great American Patriots.
When we da the SOS presentation, we like to have the CitieslTowns invite all of their Employees that are members of the
Reserve Components to participate slang with their spouses to be recognized and honored far their service. We also give
the Commissioners the opportunity to sign a SOS during the presentation and offer the audience the opportunity to join
the CitylTown and Commissioners in signing a SOS far their companies. The SOS presentation enhances the community
and businesses awareness and support far the Men and Warren of the Guard and Reserves.
If you would like to have a FL ESGR Committee member participate in your SOS presentation, please send us an email
request at FL.SOS@ floridaesgr.com. Please include your point of contest, email address, phone numbers and possible
ceremony dates, so we can work together to schedule a date and time.
I know many of you executed the SOS in the past and we thank you for your support. We are registering you again as a
reconfirming of your support and encouraging you to participate in a formal presentation of this new SOS to emphasize
your patriotic commitment and to encourage others businesses and organizations in your community to follow your
leadership.
If you would like to script a Resolution, we have enclosed a recent one by Mayor Dan Slesnick of Coral Gables. A
resolution is not required, but it certainly adds additional emphasis to the Event.
EMPLOYER SUPPORT Of
THE GUARD ANO RESERVE
You can view state listing of SOS signers at the ESGR Web site, t~nyt~~. ester: rail; click on "Programs" near the top center
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of the page and then click on "Statement of Support." Choose the state of Florida on the map of the iJ.S. and a list of SOS
~ ` ;' supporters wi11 appear::,.. ;.
On behalf of the men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserves, their families, employers and the Florida
ESGR Committee, I want to thank you for your outstanding commitment and support as community leaders. You are
number one in our Book and Lead by example.
Sincerely,
Phillip Speake
Chairman FL ESGR .
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EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF
THE GUARD AND RESERS+E
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City of Delray Beach
~~e recognize the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength
of our nation and the well-being of our communities,
In the highest American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard
and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession. They train to
respond to their community and their country in time of need, They deserve the
support of every segment of our society.
If these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public
understanding is required of the essential role of the Guard and Reserve in
preserving our national security.
Therefore, we join other employers in pledging that:
1. Employment will not be denied because of service in the Guard or
Reserve;
2. Employee job and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced
because of service in the Guard and Reserve;
3. Employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the
Guard and Reserve, consistent with existing laws; and
4. This agreement and its resultant policies will be made known throughout
our organization.
Chairnan
National Cemrnittee for En:player
Support ttf the Guard arui'Reserve ,
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Secretary ofDef e
Entplnyer
Print Nan:e
Date EiVIPI_OYER SUPPORT QF
THE GUARD AND RESERVE
Jain Thousand's c~, f Other American ~mpZoye~s .. .
Earn Five Star Recognition for your support of the men and women naw serving
proudly in America's National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve, Your state's
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee can and will work with you
to provide yQU with assistance and guidance in keeping your Guard and Reserve
member employees on the job and in the ranks.
You can earn the recognition you deserve by providing demonstrated support for the
volunteers who serve our nation
.I. Sign a Statement of Support and tell your community that you stand behind our
service members -your employees -and their families in peace, in crisis and in wax.
2. Review your Military Dave Pralicies to ensure that your policies comply with the
provisions of the Llnifarmed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
{USERRA, Title 38, US Code, Public Law 103-353). ESGR can assist you. Call us
at 1-800-336-4590 ar log on to www,esgr.mil.
3. Train your lt~lanagers and Supervisors and give them the tools they need to
effectively manage your Guard and Reserve member employees -ask your ESGR
volunteers for training assistance.
4. Adapt `Above and Beyrrnd'Policies in your organization that provide your Guard
and Reserve member employees with mare support than that required by law, Your
ESGR volunteers can tell you about the best practices adopted by thousands of other
employers across the nation,
5. Support ESGR. YC}LI can make a difference with your time, energy, effort and
contributions. Ask your ESGR volunteer haw you can get involved in your state
ESGR Committee and haw you can reach out to other employers.
CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION 2049-228
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR THE
NATIONAL GUARD ANI3 RESERVE, IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR
COI:-NTRY'S SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING
TIME OF NEED; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERIC TO
TRANSMIT SAME TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL
COT~IIVIITTEE FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPORT OF THE GUARD ANI?
RESERVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coral Gables as an emp]t~yer who proffers unconditional
support for the Guard and Reserve recognizes that the National Guard and Reserve are
essential to the strength ofour nation and the well lacing of our communities; and
V'VHEREAS, in the highest of American tradition, the patriotic rnen and women
of the Guard and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession; whereby
they are trained to respond to their community and their country during time of need;
further acknowledging that said individuals deserve the support of every segment ofour
society, and
WHEREAS, if these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation,
increased public understanding is rewired of the essential role of the Guard and Reserve
in preserving our national security;
NO'V4r, TIIEREFC}RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CZT'Y Ct?MlV]'ISS)Ct~N
OF TIIE CITY OF CORAL GABLES:
SECT]<ON 1. That foregoing "~~hereas" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby naade a specific part of this Resolution
upon adoption hereof
SECTION 2. That the City Commission does hereby join other employees in
pledging that it fully recognizes, honors and enforces the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA}.
SECTION 3. That our managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to
effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
SECTION 4. That we will continually recognize and support our country's
service members and their families in peace, in crisis, and in war.
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SECTlC}N 5. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this
resolution to bath the Chairrnan of the National Committee and the Chair of the Florida
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
SEt:TIaN 6. That this resolution is effective immediately upon the date of its
passage and adoption herein.
PASSED ANI~ A.D4PTED THIS TWENTY-FIFTH DAY C7F AUGUST,
A.D., 2009.
(Moved: Cabrera) Seconded: Anderson)
{Yeas: Cabrera, Kerdyk, Withers, Anderson, Slesnick)
(Unanimous: 5-0 Vote)
(Agenda Item: C-7)
APPROVED:
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ISCIl~l'ALU D. SL~SNICK II
MAYOR
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WAI. .T. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
E M. HERNANDE2
CI`T'Y A Y ~
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