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Mayor proclaims Reservist Appreciation Week; detective nominates local officers for ESGR Patriot Award
Summary
Mayor Bill Rosacker proclaimed the first week of August as Reservist Appreciation Week. Detective Eero Segueidos described Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and said he nominated the chief and Captain Simmons for a Patriot Award; he noted the department has two reservists (one on leave) and referenced recent casualties in 'operation epic fury' (cited as 18, possibly 19).
Mayor Bill Rosacker read a proclamation designating the first week of August as Reservist Appreciation Week, citing the service and dual responsibilities of reserve members and urging community support.
Detective Eero Segueidos of the Newberg Police Department spoke about Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and said he had nominated the chief and his immediate supervisor, Captain Simmons, for the Patriot Award. He told council he knew of two current reservists in the police department and that one was on leave; he also referenced casualty counts in "operation epic fury," saying, "I think we're at 18. So, it might be 19."
