U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson honors employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve by signing Statement of Support.
Washington, DC, December 09, 2005 --(PR.com)-- Mr. Craig Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Alphonso Jackson, signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on December 9th.
The “5-Star” Statement of Support confirms that HUD:
· Signed a Statement of Support publicly demonstrating its support for its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
· As a federal employer, promises to safeguard job positions, support continuation of medical and dental benefits for family members, grant leaves of absence for military service without penalty of lost vacation time to those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve, to the extent allowed under applicable laws.
· Ensures men and women who serve in the Guard and Reserve will not be denied employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development nor will there be limited or reduced job and career opportunities due to service in the Guard or Reserve.
· Is an advocate for employee service in the National Guard and Reserve.
“Today, supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s National Guard and Reserve units. I am asking all of America’s employers to review and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Law (USERRA),” said Duehring. “This is a significant event not only for HUD, but for all federal civil service employees. The federal government is one of the largest employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists in the country.”
"Today I am pleased to join Mr. Craig Duehring to sign a statement in support of our National Guard and Reserve units. Our brave men and women in uniform have made a commitment to serve and protect their country and today HUD is committing to safeguard their positions and benefits. It is critical that our armed forces operate with the confidence that they will be able to return home and resume their lives”, said Jackson.
When asked about the “5-Star” criteria, Duehring said “By meeting the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support criteria, the management of HUD stands proudly with its Guard and Reserve employees, who like the Minute Men before them, continue to answer their nation’s call to defend our way of life. Their personal sacrifices are essential to the strength of our nation”.
Secretary Jackson joins a cadre of his fellow Cabinet Level Secretaries, Governors, Fortune 500 companies, and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces,” added Duehring. “By signing the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support, Secretary Jackson is sending a clear message to the employees of HUD that while they are serving their country they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.”
HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development as well as enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.
As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s new Minutemen. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Tom Bullock at the National Committee Office at (800) 336-4590.
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The “5-Star” Statement of Support confirms that HUD:
· Signed a Statement of Support publicly demonstrating its support for its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
· As a federal employer, promises to safeguard job positions, support continuation of medical and dental benefits for family members, grant leaves of absence for military service without penalty of lost vacation time to those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve, to the extent allowed under applicable laws.
· Ensures men and women who serve in the Guard and Reserve will not be denied employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development nor will there be limited or reduced job and career opportunities due to service in the Guard or Reserve.
· Is an advocate for employee service in the National Guard and Reserve.
“Today, supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s National Guard and Reserve units. I am asking all of America’s employers to review and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Law (USERRA),” said Duehring. “This is a significant event not only for HUD, but for all federal civil service employees. The federal government is one of the largest employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists in the country.”
"Today I am pleased to join Mr. Craig Duehring to sign a statement in support of our National Guard and Reserve units. Our brave men and women in uniform have made a commitment to serve and protect their country and today HUD is committing to safeguard their positions and benefits. It is critical that our armed forces operate with the confidence that they will be able to return home and resume their lives”, said Jackson.
When asked about the “5-Star” criteria, Duehring said “By meeting the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support criteria, the management of HUD stands proudly with its Guard and Reserve employees, who like the Minute Men before them, continue to answer their nation’s call to defend our way of life. Their personal sacrifices are essential to the strength of our nation”.
Secretary Jackson joins a cadre of his fellow Cabinet Level Secretaries, Governors, Fortune 500 companies, and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces,” added Duehring. “By signing the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support, Secretary Jackson is sending a clear message to the employees of HUD that while they are serving their country they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.”
HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development as well as enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.
As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s new Minutemen. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Tom Bullock at the National Committee Office at (800) 336-4590.
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Tom Bullock
800-336-4590
www.esgr.mil
1555 Wilson Blvd - Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22209
Tom Bullock
800-336-4590
www.esgr.mil
1555 Wilson Blvd - Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22209
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