Leadership is Demonstrated by Long-term Commitment to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
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“We will continue efforts to hire them, if they meet qualification guidelines, because I find that current Military Reserve and National Guard members usually turn out to be outstanding employees,” added Mr. Folino.Today ESGR operates through a network of more than 4,500 volunteers throughout 55 committees located in each state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Europe.For more information on Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in your area, call 1-800-336- 4590 toll-free and visit ESGR on the web at www.esgr.mil ### Harrisburg, PA, January 14, 2006 --( PR.com )-- “I truly appreciate the 5 Star award.It means a tremendous amount to everyone here,” emphasized State Correctional Institution (SCI) Superintendent, Mr. Lou Folino, “Support for our National Guard and Reserve personnel is critical.”On behalf of the SCI-Greene team, Mr. Folino signed a “5-Star Statement of Support” with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in a ceremony at the SCI-Greene facility immediately following a comprehensive training session for State Correctional Officers and Administrative Staff.Spearheading the event and contributing to the training session was Mr. Phil Bokoch, Southwest Pennsylvania Area Ombudsmen.“Phil has been instrumental in recognizing SCI-Greene, Mr. Folino and his staff there as a tremendous employer of National Guard and Reservists,” said Mr. Steve Patarcity, Southwest Pennsylvania Area Chairman, “Phil’s efforts have not only provided the means in upgrading SCI-Greene’s employer recognition status with ESGR, but to support them when they need assistance.”SCI-Greene, Mr. Folino, and his Correctional Officers and staff have been previously recognized with the ESGR “Seven Seals Award”, and the “Patriot Award”.