On Jan. 25, the board of supervisors unanimously approved an employer statement of support for Pinal County employees and future employee who are serving in the National Guard or are a reservist. Pinal County currently has more than 80 guardsmen or reservists in their employ.

The statement is a cornerstone of the efforts that are made by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an organization established in 1972 by the Department of Defense, according to a press release.

Patrick Camunez, human resources director for Pinal County, said that this was part of a year-long effort to better support veterans or members of the guard and reserve.

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