BOSTON, MA. March 3, 2010. The recently renovated USO lounge in Boston's Logan International Airport was the most fitting location today for the presentation of the Seven Seals Award. Mr. Ed Freni, Director of Aviation, accepted the award on behalf of The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). In remarks during the ceremony, Mr. Freni stated; "Massachusetts is the original home of the 'Citizen Soldier'.  Massport is proud of our own Minutemen and the support we and other employers around the country can give to the thousands of citizens and fellow workers who volunteer for the National Guard and Reserve. It is fitting that we're here in Logan's USO Lounge! For nearly 30 years, Massport and the USO have maintained this lounge for the comfort of our soldiers and their families as comfortable as possible!"

"Just a few years ago, we renovated this lounge so that our soldiers and their families could relax in the comfort of their own living room while waiting for flights to take them to their next assignment, no matter where that might be. This is just one of the ways that Massport supports the members of our armed forces!" In the not to distant past, Massport signed a Statement of Support, reaffirming their commitment to Guard and Reserve Members, Massport has also received the Patriot and The Above and Beyond Awards for their generosity to their employee "Citizen Soldiers" with the continuation of salary and health benefits while the serve their country, Mr. Freni closed his remarks by noting how proud he was to accept the award for Massport and Logan International Airport and all the men and women who wear our nation's uniform.     

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 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 Volunteers Mr. Richard Pelosi, Mr. Roger Fortin and Program Support Specialist David St. Germain.   

       

 

  Left to right: Dick Pelosi, David St. Germaine, Mr. Ed Freni, Mr. John Mitchell and Roger Fortin.  

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If you would join the MA ESGR Committee and volunteer your time, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go to www.esgr.mil.