A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of rick rhyne, moore county sheriff's deputy, killed in the line of duty.
Whereas, Rick Rhyne was born January 27, 1953, in Mecklenburg County, to Richard Carlton Rhyne and Margie Thompson Rhyne; and
Whereas, Rick Rhyne had a long career in law enforcement, which began in 1974 when he joined the Pinehurst Police Department; and
Whereas, Rick Rhyne later served as Chief of Police of Foxfire Village until his retirement in 2006; and
Whereas, Deputy Rhyne was a lifelong member of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police; and
Whereas, Rick Rhyne joined the Moore County Sheriff's office on April 28, 2007; and
Whereas, Deputy Rhyne was respected and admired in his community and was known to go beyond the call of duty to help those in need of assistance; and
Whereas, Deputy Rhyne was killed in the line of duty on December 8, 2011; and
Whereas, Deputy Rhyne is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wanda Thomas Rhyne; a son, Lt. Col. Allen Rhyne; two grandchildren, Ruby Rhyne and Roxy Rhyne; two sisters, Brenda Morton and Cindy Bennett; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the life and service of Deputy Rick Rhyne and expresses its appreciation for his service as a law enforcement officer and his service to the people of Moore County.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Rick Rhyne for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk's Office shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Rick Rhyne.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.