R-08-04-24-10D2 - 4/24/2008 RESOLUTION NO. R-08-04-24-10D2
WHEREAS, America' s National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve are
essential to the strength of our nation and the well-being of our
communities, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its support for
the patriotic men and women of the Guard and Reserve, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute on
behalf of the City a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve,
a copy of same being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
herein for all purposes .
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 24th day of April, 2008 . -
NXL�WEL,j:�,' Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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STATEMEN'_T '.-` SUPPORT
FOR THE 7rY_R _--v1IERVF
We 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.
Employer Chairman Secretary of Def e
National Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve
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Date EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF
THE GUARD AND RESERVE
Statement of Support/Employer Information
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Join Thousands of Other American Employers . . .
Earn Five Star Recognition for your support of the men and women now 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 you 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 war.
2.Review your Military Leave Policies to ensure that your policies comply with the
provisions of the Uniformed 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 or log on to www.esgr.mil.
I Train your Managers 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.Adopt `Above and Beyond'Policies in your organization that provide your Guard
and Reserve member employees with more 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. YOU can make a difference with your time, energy,effort and
contributions.Ask your ESGR volunteer how you can get involved in your state
ESGR Committee and how you can reach out to other employers.
1555 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 200 PLACE
Arlington,VA 22209-2405 STAMP
HERE
ESGR
1555 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 200
Arlineton.VA 22209-2405
DATE: April 17, 2008
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting—April 24, 2008
ITEM: 10D2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Statement of
Support for the Guard and Reserve.
Department: Administration
Staff Person: Jim Nuse, City Manager
Justification:
The City of Round Rock recognizes the National Guard & Reserve are essential to the strength
of our nation and well-being of our community. We pledge that employment and re-
employment will not be denied and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced because
of service in the Guard and Reserve.
Funding:
Cost: None
Source of Funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Public Comment: N/A