Congressman Burton spoke to the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Friday at the Indiana War Memorial. It was part of a support signing ceremony that local employer's participated in.
Note: The ESGR exists to support Guardsmen and Reservists as well as their employers. They are under strain as many of our soldiers in Iraq have had to leave their jobs. Employers must find temporary solutions while their employees are gone.
Under a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur, Dan thanked the military personnel for their service, but especially the businesses and corporations honored Friday that are outstanding examples of supporting our war effort back at home.
On any given day, there are 110,000 guardsmen and reservists currently deployed around the world in 30 different countries. Indiana is fourth in the nation when it comes to supplying these soldiers. Over 21,000 of these soldiers deployed since 9/11 have been from Indiana. Indiana also leads the nation in recruiting.
Charlie White, councilman from the town of Fishers, was there to accept an award on behalf of the Hamilton County Commissioners. Several others represented communities and businesses around central Indiana. Many are going the extra mile supporting these soldier's families by extending health care coverage even though the soldier's are overseas. Others still pay a stipend to families.
TBB was humbled by the generosity of these companies and wants to join Dan in thanking these folks for all they do to support our country.
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