Source:   PRESS RELEASE, 6/10/11

U.S. Rep. Brad Miller will host two honored guests who have been recognized for their commitment to the National Guard and Reserves during the President’s visit to Cree Manufacturing in Durham on Monday, June 13th. Congressman Miller has invited Mark Twisdale, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at the North Carolina State Employees Credit Union (SECU) and Gordon Myers, Executive Director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to be his guests during President Barack Obama’s speech at Cree Manufacturing.

Both employers have received awards for their commitment to citizen soldiers. SECU of Raleigh has received the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, one of 15 recipients nationally. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of their employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has received the Pro Patria award, the highest state-level award given to civilian employers on behalf of the Department of Defense, for above-and-beyond commitment to activated guard and reserve employees.

“These employers have shown extraordinary leadership in safeguarding jobs and offering support for our men and women in uniform when they are called to active duty,” Rep. Miller said. “I’m certain the President will consider them honored guests as well.”


What: President of the United States Visit
When: Monday, June13th, 1 P.M. to 2 P.M.
Where: Cree Manufacturing, 4600 Silicon Dr., Durham