ADOPTED - APRIL 10, 2007

AGENDA ITEM NO. 17

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MICHIGAN COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE (ESGR)

RESOLUTION #07-083

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the National Guard and Reserve as essential to the strength of our nation and the well-being of our communities; and

WHEREAS, 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; 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 their members must have the cooperation of all American employers in encouraging employee participation in Guard and Reserve.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners joins 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 or Reserve;

3.         Employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the Guard or Reserve, consistent with existing law;

4.         This agreement and its resultant polices will be made known throughout the Ingham County organization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign the attached “Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve”.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Bahar-Cook, Schor, Tennis, Severino

Nays:  None           Absent:  Hertel, Grebner         Approved 4/09/07