HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2016-041 Resolution Honoring Captain Norman James Horton for 28 years of Law Enforcement Service and Awarding Him His Badge and Sidearm RES-2016-041 Q
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING
CAPTAIN NORMAN JAMES HORTON
FOR 28 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AND
AWARDING HIM HIS BADGE AND SIDEARM
WHEREAS, Captain Norman James Horton joined the Orange County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy
on June 20, 1988 and has held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant,Lieutenant, and Captain; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horton's service and dedication to the Orange County Sheriff's Office and
dedication, service, and accomplishments in the field of law enforcement during his 28 years of service
are hereby recognized and commended;and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 provides that retiring officers of the Orange
County Sheriff's Office may receive, at the time of their retirement, the badge worn or carried by them
during their service with Orange County;and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 further provides that the Orange County
Board of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer the service sidearm of such
retiring officer at a price determined by the Board of Commissioners, upon securing a permit as
required by North Carolina General Statute § 14-402 et seq; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horton has served as a member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office for a
period of more than 28 years and will retire from the Orange County Sheriff's Office on June 30, 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners as
follows:
1. Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions of North
Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 to transfer to Captain Horton the badge worn by him
during his service with the Orange County Sheriff's Office;and
2. Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions of North
Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 to transfer to Captain Horton his service sidearm at no cost
to the officer and upon his securing a permit required by North Carolina General Statute § 14-
402.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners recognizes and
thanks Captain Horton for his dedicated service to Orange County and its residents.
Adopted this the 7`" day of June, 2016.
Earl McKee,Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners