Bishop Receives Patriot Award

September 19, 2011
Press Release

COLUMBUS, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was presented with the Patriot Award from the Georgia Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (GA ESGR). The award recognizes employers for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. During the award presentation ceremony, Congressman Bishop received a Department of Defense Patriot Award Certificate and a Patriot lapel pin. Congressman Bishop was nominated for the Patriot Award by Captain Michael Bryant of the National Guard. Captain Bryant is an employee of the Office of U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02).

"I am honored to receive this award. I am inspired by the patriotism of our Guard, Reserve and Active Duty forces and that inspiration motivates me in my duties as a Member of Congress to maintain our commitment to those who protect our nation’s freedoms," said Congressman Bishop. “Therefore, I will continue to push for the passage of sound and effective public-policy initiatives that will improve the quality of life of our Guard, Reserve, Active Duty service members, veterans and their families.”

During the ceremony, Congressman Bishop signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve. The Statement of Support denotes the following:

  • We recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
  • Our managers and supervisors will have the tools needed to effectively manage those Guard and Reserve employees
  • We will continually support and recognize our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crisis, and in war

ESGR is a Department of Defense organization and is a staff group within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. It was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. For more information on ESGR or to sign a statement of Support, visit the national website at www.esgr.mil.

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