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Effingham County Board honors four long‑time employees with retirement resolutions
Summary
The Effingham County Board approved resolutions honoring Bill Fries, Jeff Baker, Cheryl Myers and Judy Bierman for combined decades of service and presented plaques during its March meeting.
The Effingham County Board on March meeting approved resolutions honoring four county employees who are retiring after a combined 104 years of service.
The board unanimously approved resolutions for Bill Fries, who retired after 27 years with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office; Jeff Baker, who retired after six years with the sheriff’s office; Cheryl Myers, who retired after 38 years with the Effingham County Probation Department; and Judy Bierman, who retired after 33 years with the Effingham County Health Department. Each resolution passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The board used its consent/resolution calendar to formally recognize long service by county staff and to present plaques and, in two cases, invited the honorees to speak briefly to the board.
Board action and details: Dave Campbell moved the resolution honoring Bill Fries; Jeremy Daters seconded it and the board approved the resolution by voice vote. Tim Ellis moved the resolution honoring Jeff Baker; Sandy Rich seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Dave Campbell moved the resolution honoring Cheryl Myers; Mike Buzzard seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Tim Ellis moved the resolution honoring Judy Bierman; Doug McCain seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
Remarks and acknowledgements: Cheryl Myers declined to comment when given the opportunity. Judy Bierman spoke briefly: "Just that it's been a privilege to serve the people of Effingham County all these years, and thank you." Lynn Waller, who said she supervised Bierman for the past two and a half years, praised Bierman’s dedication and volunteerism and told the board, "Judy, your dedication and your hard work have been an inspiration to all of us." Those remarks were offered during the public recognition portion of the meeting.
Ending: The board presented plaques and wished the retirees well. No related policy or personnel actions were taken beyond the ceremonial resolutions.
Votes at a glance: Bill Fries — motion by Dave Campbell, second Jeremy Daters; outcome: approved (voice vote). Jeff Baker — motion by Tim Ellis, second Sandy Rich; outcome: approved (voice vote). Cheryl Myers — motion by Dave Campbell, second Mike Buzzard; outcome: approved (voice vote). Judy Bierman — motion by Tim Ellis, second Doug McCain; outcome: approved (voice vote).
