Recognizing and Commending Continuing Dedication and Commitment of Employers of Members of the National Guard and Other Reserve Components

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING CONTINUING DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT OF EMPLOYERS OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND THE OTHER RESERVE COMPONENTS -- (House of Representatives - November 08, 2005)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from Wisconsin for yielding me time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 302. This resolution recognizes and commends the continued dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and the other Reserve components who have been mobilized during the global war on terrorism.

I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments of this legislation and firmly believe that it is the duty of us at home to support the brave men and women who are serving their country overseas.

Many of the 433,000 Reservists and members of the National Guard that have been mobilized left behind not only their family and friends, but also their careers. Therefore, it is important that we do all that we can to ensure that those jobs are there for them when they return.

I also would like to give special thanks to the employers located in my district and my State that the Illinois National Guard has commended for rising above and beyond the call of duty. Some of the companies in the Chicago area singled out by the Illinois National Guard include Hershey Foods, United Airlines, Motorola, Abbott Laboratories, Boeing, Frito Lay, the Chicago Police Department, the Arlington Heights Fire Department, the Buffalo Grove Police Department, ABN AMRO, Cardinal Health, Mackie Consultants, Mitchell Aircraft, Grainger, the Oak Park Police Department, United Parcel Service, the DuPage County Sheriff and the State of Illinois, to just name a few.

So, again, I strongly support this legislation and urge its passage.

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