Lincoln County commissioners award badge, service side arm to First Sergeant Richard D. Horn on retirement
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Summary
The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the award of a badge and service side arm to First Sergeant Richard Dean Ritchie Horn upon his planned retirement, citing state statute and noting his service since 1991; the award carries a $1 consideration.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on a voice vote approved a resolution awarding the service badge and side arm of First Sergeant Richard Dean Ritchie Horn to him upon his retirement. The resolution, read into the record by staff, cited North Carolina General Statute 17F-20 as authority to transfer a retiring officer’s badge and side arm and recited Horn’s career history and retirement date.
The resolution notes Horn began service with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in December 1991, shifted into the civil division in 1995, served part time beginning January 2006, returned to full-time duty April 2010 and resumed full-time status December 31, 2010. The board’s resolution sets the consideration for the transfer at $1 and extends the board’s best wishes for his retirement.
Commissioners thanked Horn for his years of service and staff suggested photographs to mark the occasion. The transfer was recorded as part of the consent/ceremonial portion of the meeting.
