[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 20, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING IMMANUEL ST. JOSEPH'S MAYO HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL

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                           HON. GIL GUTKNECHT

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2006

  Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Joseph's 
Mayo Health System Hospital of Mankato, Minnesota, on receiving the 
National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's 
Above and Beyond award.
  The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, 
ESGR, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding 
between Reserve component members and their civilian employers. Their 
mission is to continuously gain and maintain active support from all 
public and private employers for the men and women of the National 
Guard and Reserve. Local and national representatives stand ready to 
help employers understand Federal laws that affect the call-up of their 
employees. The Above and Beyond Award recognizes those who have gone 
beyond what Federal law requires for supporting activated Guard 
employees.
  Minnesota businesses that employ Guard members are an essential link 
in family support for deployed service members. The State of Minnesota 
is recognized as a leader among those employing Guard and Reserve 
members and received the 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support 
Freedom Award.
  Immanuel St. Joseph's Mayo Health System Hospital, ISJ-MHS Hospital, 
one of 475 companies nominated for the Above and Beyond Award, was 
nominated by Chief Master Sgt. Dennis of Mankato, Minnesota.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Immanuel St. Joseph's Mayo 
Health System Hospital for receiving the Above and Beyond Award from 
the National Committee for Employer Support of Guard and Reserve and 
commend them for the extraordinary services provided to those who serve 
our country.

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