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| (L-R) Major Christopher Dugre, Mr. Paul Moody, and Sergeant David Sostre-Baez |
Atlas COPCO Compressors, LLC Manager Honored with the Patriot Award
WESTFIELD, MA. 13 April, 2009. Mr. Paul Moody, manager of the Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC, on 94 N. Elm Street,
Westfield, MA. received the Patriot Award today. Mr. Moody was honored because of his total support of the organization's
employees who are also members of the Guard or Reserves. He was nominated by David Sostre-Baez, who also serves as a
Sergeant (SGT) in the MA Army National Guard assigned to the 379th EN Det 1 in Pittsfield, MA. SGT Sostre-Baez stated; "Mr. Moody
should be awarded this honor because of the support that he provides in the pursuit of my military career!". "Mr. Moody
provides a flexible schedule for all the military members here by working around activations, training requirements, and weekend drills."
"He allows additional time off without loss of benefits during last minute schedule changes and fosters an environment of
mutual support among all my co-workers!"
Atlas Copco Compressors, LCC is the Eastern Regional Head Office, Service Center for Atlas Copco. Atlas Copco is a world leading
provider of industrial productivity solutions. Products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators,
construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems to related aftermarket and rental.
The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) is a Department of Defense agency
established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing
outstanding support, increasing awareness of the USERRA law of 1994 and resolving conflicts through mediation. The MA Committee
has more than 32 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". Representing MA ESGR at the ceremony attended by 15
company employees were Major Chris Dugre and Assistant Program Support Specialist Bill Hebert
