HomeMy WebLinkAbout11112RESOLUTION NO. 11112
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL GUARD AND
RESERVE FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN SECURING AND STRENGTHENING OUR NATION AND
PROVIDING FOR THE WELL- BEING, SAFETY, AND PROTECTION OF COMMUNITIES
THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo realizes the essential role the National Guard
and Reserve play in the protection of our Nation's interests and the well -being of its citizens and
supports and promotes the efforts of the National Guard and Reserve in strengthening our
Nation and the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo, as an employer of individuals serving in the National
Guard and Reserve, acknowledges the important contributions these patriotic men and women
make, not only to the Nation and to the State of Colorado, but also through their employment
and dedication to the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo, as an employer of individuals serving in the
National Guard and Reserve, will not limit, reduce, or deny career and employment
opportunities or advancements with the City of Pueblo for participation in the National Guard
and Reserve and will encourage their service and obligations thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo would like to encourage other governmental
entities and businesses in the City of Pueblo to develop policies and employment practices that
will not discriminate nor prohibit employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve
Programs, nor the functions of obligation, service, and duty to the Nation; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council recognizes and supports the invaluable role of the National Guard and
Reserve plays in providing the safety, protection, and strengthening of the United States and the
State of Colorado.
SECTION 2.
City Council will continue to encourage and support the service men and women in the
National Guard and Reserve who are employed with the City of Pueblo and encourage other
organizations in the Pueblo community to do same.
SECTION 3_
City Council does hereby recognize, support, and promote the service and duty of the
men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.
INTRODUCED September 24, 2007
ATTESTED BY
APPROVED: a
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CITY CLERK
Randy Thurston
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 0
DATE: September 24, 2007
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER
DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL GUARD AND
RESERVE FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN SECURING AND STRENGTHENING OUR
NATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE WELL- BEING, SAFETY, AND PROTECTION OF
COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO
BACKGROUND
The Colorado Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has
contacted the City of Pueblo asking if the City Council would sign a Statement of
Support or pass a Resolution demonstrating support for our employees who serve in the
National Guard and Reserve. The ESGR focus is four -fold:
• Promote an understanding of Guard and Reserve service
• Enlist support of employers in developing human resource policies that support
and are conducive to employee participation in the Guard and Reserve
• Disseminate information to improve knowledge of and voluntary compliance with
the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act among
Guard and Reserve leaders, members and their employers
• Sustain willingness of employers to support their employees called to military
service over potentially longer periods of time and greater frequency due to the
Global War on Terrorism
The City has eight (8) employees who participate in the National Guard and Reserve. Of
those eight (8), two (2) are currently on Active Duty.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.