- April 25, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and the Sheriff’s Office’s Honor Guard attended the opening session of the 2023 Florida Legislature in Tallahassee on March 7.
Speaker of the House Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, invited the FCSO Honor Guard to present the state’s and the nation’s colors to the Florida House of Representative ahead of the joint session with Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of the House and Senate, according to a press release from the FCSO.
Staly told the Observer that it was the first time, to his knowledge, that the FCSO Honor Guard has ever been asked to present the colors at the state’s Capitol.
He said the Honor Guard was excited and honored to have been chosen for the opportunity.
“They did a great job. They looked professional, like they always do,” Staly said. “I think they had a great time, and they recognize the honor that it is.”
Staly himself was also recognized during the ceremony for his long service in law enforcement.
He was honored as Law Enforcement Officer of the Day for his service, including for having reduced crime in Flagler County by 54% since he was elected in 2016, the press release said.
Staly told the Observer he appreciated the recognition.
“I work probably 60-70 hours a week for our community, and it’s nice to be recognized for all that hard work,” he said. “It was a very moving honor.”
