 Riverwood Bank signed a statement of support today with ESGR, also known as Employers' Support of the Guard and Reserve, to reaffirm its commitment to being a responsible and loyal employer for the men and women who serve in our country's military guard and reserve. ESGR was started in 1972 by the Department of Defense to promote cooperation and understanding between servicemen and women and their civilian employers. Representatives from ESGR were on hand today for the official signing of the statement. Part of our role is to create a culture among employers that value the service of our guard and reserve members. So today, we had one of the Riverwood Bank executives sign a statement of support, basically saying that they are aware of the law called USERRA, governing employment and re-employment rights of guard and reserve members, and that they basically value the service of our men and women of the guard and reserve. Officials from Riverwood Bank signed the statement at the Baxter Branch, but the statement of support will represent all of Riverwood's 10 locations throughout Minnesota. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.