Marine
Sea Ray Boats – Tellico Lake Honored by Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employees Who Serve in the Tennessee National Guard and Reserve
VONORE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today that Sea Ray's Tellico Manufacturing Facility was honored with the ESGR “Above and Beyond” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Tennessee National Guard and Reserve.
According to John Dyess, ESGR Regional Chairman, “The ESGR ‘Above and Beyond' Award was created to publicly recognize American Employers who provide extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the Minute Men before them, have answered their nation's call to serve. Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation's National Guard and Reserve units.”
Sea Ray Boats, Inc. joins with thousands of American Employers who have reviewed and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act Law (USERRA). Many employers provide “Above and Beyond” support with pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extension of health care benefits which complement coverage provided by the military when their employees are mobilized.
As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America's borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the employers of America's new Minutemen. ESGR provides education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Mr. John Dyess, Regional Chair of the Tennessee ESGR Committee, at 865-692-2224.
ABOUT SEA RAY
Founded in 1959, Sea Ray is the world's largest manufacturer of superior quality pleasure boats. Sea Ray is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., and operates as part of the Boat Group division of Brunswick Corporation. With more than 40 models ranging from 17 to 60 feet, Sea Ray makes a boat for every lifestyle — each built with a unique commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and excellence throughout. Additional information about Sea Ray is available at www.searay.com.
Contact: John Dyess
Knoxville Area Chair
Phone: (865) 850-9960
Email: john.l.dyess@us.army.mil
