ALCOAST 253/18 - JUL 2018 2018 LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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SUBJ: 2018 LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
AWARD RECIPIENTS
1. I am honored to announce and congratulate Petty Officer (PO) Eduardo V. Gutierrez,
USCG Finance Center as the Coast Guard individual category winner, and the Electronic
Systems Support Detachment (ESD), Base Miami Beach as the team category winner of the
2018 LULAC Excellence in Service Awards. The awards recognize excellence by individuals
or teams in the advancement of diversity, education, economics and health in communities
with large under-represented populations.
2. PO Gutierrez has consistently promoted excellence in public service within the Latin
American community by supporting diversity, health and well-being, and education. As the
primary Coast Guard point of contact for the Food Bank of Virginia, PO Gutierrez managed two
food drives that garnered over 9500 lbs. of donated goods. Moreover, in support of Hurricanes
Harvey and Maria, PO Gutierrez promptly processed bank wire transfers for several Coast Guard
bases to continue operations, provide loans to affected families, and cover relocation
expenses for members where necessary. Since reporting to the USCG Finance Center, PO Gutierrez
has been a role model for all members of his unit and others throughout the Service.
3. ESD, Base Miami Beach members distinguished themselves by dedicating countless hours of
unparalleled work performance through partnerships within the communities they serve. The ESD
members' support of Miami’s Habitat for Humanity housing project resulted in the construction
of one house towards the overall goal of building 64 homes for low-income families.
Additionally, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the ESD members fitted more than
720 items into 136 hygiene kits for the Women in Distress Domestic Violence Agency. The ESD
members demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the advancement of diversity, education,
economics and health in the local communities.
4. I commend PO Gutierrez and the Electronic Systems Support Detachment, Base Miami Beach
for their outstanding contributions, achievements, and service. They will be officially
recognized at the Defenders of Freedom breakfast on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the LULAC
89th National Convention in Phoenix, AZ.
5. Civil Rights programs help maximize the Coast Guard's overall mission effectiveness by
fostering a discrimination free environment through recognition of members' accomplishments
and contributions to civil rights, equal opportunity, minority communities, and Partnership
in Education (PIE) programs. Learn about the USCG civil rights vision, mission, award
programs, and CG PIE at: https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Civil-Rights/.
6. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.