The City of Noblesville and Mayor John Ditslear were recently recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.
Mayor Ditslear was nominated by Sgt. 1st Class James Butts, who serves in the Army National Guard and is a firefighter for the Noblesville Fire Dept.
In his nomination, Butts wrote: “Mayor Ditslear, a Navy officer veteran himself, consistently demonstrates support of those in the Armed Forces. His staff has supported several employees on deployments by making up lost compensation and offering support to their families while the service member is gone. City employees also receive ample military leave. This all begins with Mayor Ditslear’s unwavering support of the Armed Forces.”
Frank Green of Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented the city and Ditslear with the award at a ceremony Sept. 16. They were joined by current and former members of the Armed Forces that also serve on NFD.
“While I truly appreciate Jim’s nomination and the city receiving this award, supporting our employees that answer the call to serve and make that sacrifice is easy,” Ditslear stated in a press release to Current in Noblesville. “It’s their steadfast service to our nation’s security and defense of our freedoms that takes courage. Their dedication is greatly appreciated and we will continue to support those employees and their families.”
For more, visit www.esgr.mil.
