READING, MA. June 30, 2010. Chief James W.
Cormier of the Reading Police Department received the Patriot Award
for his support of members of the Guard and Reserve. Also present
were for this event were Reading Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner
and Chief Cormier's daughter Lauren and son Steven. Dr. Tom Mulvaney,
MA ESGR Employer Outreach Director made the presentation. Chief
Cormier was nominated to receive the award by Reading Police Officer
Christine Amendola. Officer Amendola is a Police Officer for the
Town of Reading and also a member of the Massachusetts Army National
Guard.
"I am honored and flattered to have been
chosen for this award"; said Chief Cormier upon receiving his
award. "The Town of Reading Police Department takes great pride
in having two of our officers serving our country and we wish them
good luck and a safe and speedy return to us."
Dr. Mulvaney when making the presentation said; "Its employers
like the Reading Police and Chief Cormier who make it possible for
these soldiers to serve their country. Through programs like this we
are able to give them the recognition they deserve."
Reading is located 12 miles from the state
capital of Boston. It was incorporated on June 1o, 1644 taking its
name from Reading, England.
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 Field
Office has more than 40 volunteers dedicated to helping every
"Citizen Soldier". On hand representing MAESGR was
Employer Outreach Director Tom Mulvaney, MD.
Left
to Right:
Chief
James W. Cormier,
Dr. Tom Mulvaney and Reading Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner
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Left
to Right:
Chief
James W. Cormier,
Lauren, Steven,Dr.
Tom Mulvaney and Reading Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner
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If you would like nominate your Employer
for an award, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go
to www.esgr.mil.
