EDMONDS, Wash. – Trina Dalit, inventory coordinator at the Swedish Edmonds Campus, was presented with a Patriot Award, by Michael Kidd, volunteer for the Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, in recognition of extraordinary support of her employee serving in the Army Reserve. 

Dalit was nominated by Army Reserve Spc. Susan Nhi Le, a material management clerk at the Swedish Edmonds Campus. “Trina has made my ever changing schedule painless and always reassures me that she is proud of me for serving our country,” said Le.

 “The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve,” said Kidd. “Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units. By valuing the military service of their Guard and Reserve employees, employers are directly supporting the readiness and retention of our All-Volunteer Force, and our national defense.”

“We are honored to have Le as part of our team here at Swedish,” said Dalit. 

At the conclusion of the presentation Dalit also signed an ESGR Statement of Support.  The Statement of Support confirms that the Swedish Edmonds Campus joins other employers in pledging:

• We fully recognize, honor and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
• We will provide our managers and supervisors with the tools they need to effectively manage employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
• We appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.
• We will continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families, in peace, in crises and in war.

“Swedish Edmonds Campus joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal, agencies and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces,” added Kidd.  “By signing the Statement of Support, Swedish Edmonds Campus is sending a clear message to its employees that while they are serving their country, they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.”

ESGR is a Department of Defense office that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. ESGR also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between Service members and their employers. This year, ESGR celebrates 50 years of excellence in support of the Reserve Components and their civilian employers. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call (800) 336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil/WA.

Photo 1: Trina Dalit (middle), inventory coordinator at the Swedish Edmonds Campus, was presented with a Patriot Award, by Michael Kidd (far left), volunteer for the Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, in recognition of extraordinary support of her employee serving in the Army Reserve.  Dalit was nominated by Army Reserve Spec. Susan Nhi Le (far right), a material management clerk at the Swedish Edmonds Campus. 

Photo 2: Trina Dalit (right) signing an ESGR Statement of Support with Army Reserve Spec. Susan Nhi Le (left), a material management clerk at the Swedish Edmonds Campus, standing in support.