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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-43RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL ENDORSING EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE, IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR COUNTRY'S SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIME OF NEED; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT SAME TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE. WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral as an employer who proffers unconditional support for the Guard and Reserve recognizes that the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength of our nation and the well being of our communities; and WHEREAS, in the highest of American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession; whereby they are trained to respond to their community and their country during time of need; further acknowledging that said individuals deserve the support of every segment of our society; and WHEREAS, 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; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of cape Canaveral, Florida: SECTION 1. That foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. SECTION 2. That the City Council does hereby join other employees in pledging that it fully recognizes, honors and enforces the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). SECTION 3. That our managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. SECTION 4. That we will continually recognize and support our country's service members and their families in peace, in crisis, and in war. SECTION 5. That the City clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to both the Chairman of the National Committee and the Chair of the Florida Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. SECTION 6. That this resolution is effective immediately upon the date of its passage and adoption herein. Resolution No. 2009 -43 Page 2 of 2 ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cane Canaveral Florida this 17th day of November 2009. ATTEST: Rocky Randels, MAYOR v Angela. M. Apperson, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: Anthony Garganese, CITY ATTORNEY FOR AGAINST Bob Hoog x Buzz Petsos Second Rocky Randels X Shannon Roberts Motion Betty Walsh STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FORT GUARD AND RESERVE lir City of Cape Canaveral 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. f Employer chairman Secretary of De se National Committee for Employer l4 4 qersel,, Support of the Guard and Reserve Print Name ,(l I 710(7 1 Date EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE f 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: 1. 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. 3. 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.