[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 211 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CHIEF DEPUTY WILLIAM ``RICHARD'' MANESS FOR HIS OVER THREE 
   DECADES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief Deputy 
William ``Richard'' Maness on his retirement from the Moore County 
Sheriff's Office and to thank him for his more than 37 years of total 
law enforcement service.
  Maness is a born and bred native of Moore County, North Carolina. He 
grew up in Robbins, attended North Moore High School and went on to 
college at Appalachian State University, graduating with a Bachelor of 
Science in Criminal Justice. Shortly after graduation, he began what 
would be a dynamic career in law enforcement.
  Over the course of his career, Maness would serve in various law 
enforcement capacities across the state. In 1990, Maness joined the 
North Carolina State Highway Patrol where he rose the ranks, achieving 
the rank of Captain before his retirement from the group in 2014. After 
leaving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, he took a position as 
the school resource officer with STARs Charter School. Eventually, in 
2018, Sheriff Ronnie Fields appointed Richard as his Chief Deputy, a 
position he has served in up until this day.
  Maness' dedication to service and constant willingness to step up 
when needed is commendable and inspiring. It has been an honor serving 
the people of Moore County alongside him and I wish him all the best as 
he begins this next chapter of his life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in recognizing William ``Richard'' 
Maness for his great service to our community and the great state of 
North Carolina.

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