The Executive Office
of the historic Massachusetts State House was the May 12th
setting for a Statement of Support signing by Governor Deval
Patrick. Seated at his
desk, Governor Patrick signed this important document affirming the
Commonwealth’s support for its Citizen Soldier employees.
Attending the ceremony was Secretary of Public Safety Kevin
Burke, The Adjutant General for Massachusetts MG Joseph Carter, BG
Thomas Sellars, Acting ESGR State Chairman Thomas P. Boyle Jr., ESGR
Area Chair John Pelose, and ESGR staff members Joseph Ryan
and Ken Forchielli.
After signing the
Statement of Support, the document was placed in a frame and proudly
displayed on Governor Patrick’s desk.
Prior to the signing, Chairman Boyle presented the Governor
with an ESGR lapel pin.
This noteworthy event
continues a tradition that has seen the sitting governor sign on
behalf of the Commonwealth and further demonstrates why
Massachusetts is regarded as a national leader in supporting its National Guard
and Reserve employees.
The signing ceremony
was scheduled and coordinated with the assistance of Secretary Burke
and MG Carter.
Governor Patrick signs
"Statement of Support" in the presence of Major General
Joseph C. Carter, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National
Guard, ESGR Committee members Joseph Ryan, Kenneth Forchielli, John
Pelose and Acting State Chairman Thomas P. Boyle Jr., BG Thomas
Sellars, and
Secretary of Public Safety Kevin Burke.
