CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – On Monday, Otis Peaks, vice
president of human resources for Susser Holdings Corp., the parent company of
Stripes LLC, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
on behalf of the entire Stripes Convenience Stores organization. Stripes signed the Statement of Support as a
reaffirmation of its ongoing support for “Citizen Warriors,” which the company
originally signed in 2011.
"Supportive employers like Stripes Convenience Stores
are critical to maintaining the readiness and strength of the nation’s Guard
and Reserve units and allow Guardsmen and Reservists the opportunity to serve
our country more effectively and with greater peace of mind," said
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense
office, National Chairman Paul E. Mock. "By signing this Statement of
Support, Stripes Convenience Stores sends a clear message they stand committed
to their military employees and recognize the integrity, global perspective and
proven leadership they bring to the workplace.”
By signing the Statement of Support, Stripes Convenience
Stores pledges that:
- We fully recognize, honor and enforce the
Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
- Our managers and supervisors will have the tools
they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and
Reserve.
- We appreciate the values, leadership and unique
skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities
to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.
- We will continually recognize and support our
country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war.
“We are proud to support our men and women in uniform along
with their families.
We salute our
military personnel for their services, sacrifices and commitments to our
county,” said Peaks.
“It is our honor to
make this pledge which represents our 10,000 Stripes team members across Texas,
New Mexico and Oklahoma.”