ALCOAST 042/21 - FEB 2021 2020 LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

R 032150Z FEB 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST

UNCLAS
ALCOAST 042/21
SSIC 5350
SUBJ:  2020 LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC)
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
1. I am honored to announce and congratulate Chief Petty Officer
Miguel Resto from Training Center (Mission Support Division), Cape
May, New Jersey, as the Coast Guard winner of the 2020 LULAC
Excellence in Service Award. The distinction recognizes outstanding
individuals who advance diversity, education, economics and health
in communities with large under-represented populations.
2. As a qualified Section and Company Commander, Chief Resto
recognized the importance of each recruit’s first experiences in a
Coast Guard culture that values diversity, personal accountability
and a strict adherence to our Core Values of Honor, Respect, and
Devotion to Duty. Having struggled with English proficiency when he
joined the Service, Chief Resto acknowledged the need to assist
other individuals, who have difficulties overcoming the language
barrier. Consequently, he took the initiative to translate training
materials into Spanish, thus improving accessibility for recruits
who speak English as a second language. By working to align training
standards with the Coast Guard’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic
goals, his efforts led to the revision of the Recruit Training
Standard Operating Procedure used to govern the instruction for
3,800 personnel annually. His work increased the number of graduates
and many who benefitted from his efforts emerged as recruit
company award winners.
3. I commend Chief Petty Officer Resto for his outstanding
contributions, achievements, and service. He will be officially
recognized during the 2021 LULAC National Virtual Summit.
4. 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, awards programs and CG PIE at:
https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Civil-Rights/.
5. The POC for this ALCOAST is Mr. Juan Torres, at (202) 372-4594
or Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
6. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Civil Rights Director (CG-00H), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.