Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently signed the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at a community outreach event held at Braintree American Legion Post 86.
In a public statement regarding the signing, Christopher Dugre, who is the Massachusetts State Chair of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve said, “By meeting the Statement of Support criteria, Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will stand proudly with its Guard and Reserve employees, who continue to answer their nation’s call to defend our way of life.”
The signing of the Statement of Support confirms that the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for the Armed Forces.
John Pelose, who is adjutant for Braintree American Legion Post 86 and was present at the signing, said, “Today the Registry of Deeds provided a great service to the veterans of Braintree American Legion Post 86, and I am very pleased to see that Register O’Donnell has re-affirmed his support by signing the ESGR Statement of Support.”
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 advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary, mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. Regarding the signing of the ESGR Statement of Support, Register O’Donnell stated, “It was my pleasure to sign a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve, joining others throughout the United States in pledging that I fully recognize, honor, and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act and will continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises, and in war.”
Regarding the signing of the ESGR Statement of Support, Register O’Donnell stated, “It was my pleasure to sign a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve, joining others throughout the United States in pledging that I fully recognize, honor, and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act and will continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises, and in war.”