BOSTON, MA. January 21, 2010. Today, MA ESGR members John Pelose, Roger Fortin and David St. Germain ventured out to historic Beacon Hill. In one of the oldest and most recognized historic State House buildings in the United States of America, the General Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts penned an ESGR Statement of Support and received the coveted Patriot Award. State Treasurer, Timothy P. Cahill was nominated for the Award by Sergeant First Class (SFC) Brian Turnbull, a  member of the U.S. Army Reserve. SFC Turnbull is also an employee in the Treasurer's Office. In his nomination statement, Sergeant Turnbull stated; "Over the last seven years and currently while I am serving on active duty, Treasurer Cahill has been very supportive of me and of my Army Reserve career! Both he and the entire staff have made business decisions and accommodations in order to let me serve the Army in this time of national need. He has also aggressively promoted and secured state bonuses for all Massachusetts residents who have or are currently serving on active duty since Desert Shield/Storm! The bonus system has included all Reserve and Guard Members who have been mobilized."  

Immediately following the presentation, Treasurer Cahill lauded all Massachusetts Warriors of every service and he proudly signed the ESGR Statement of Support, A MAESGR Certificate of Appreciation was then presented to one of Treasurer Cahill's staff members, Ms. Christina Anders. Ms. Anders worked diligently to organize and to schedule the event.   

The National Committee for 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 to maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the USERRA law of 1994 and resolving conflicts through mediation. The MA Committee has more than 40 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier."  On hand representing MAESGR were Eastern Area Chair Mr. John Pelose, Awards Director Mr. Roger Fortin and Program Support Specialist Mr. David St. Germain. 

     

 

 Left to Right: Treasurer Cahill accepts the Patriot Award from Awards Director Roger Fortin, Eastern Area Chair John Pelose and  Program Support Specialist David St. Germain 

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_Left to Right: David St. Germain, John Pelose and Roger Fortin watch as Treasurer Cahill signs a Statement of Support _________________________________________________________________________________

Left to Right: Treasurer Cahill, Dave St. Germain and John Pelose congratulate Staff Member  Christina Anders as she proudly displays her  Certificate of Appreciation  

If you would like nominate your Boss for an award, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go to www.esgr.mil. l

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