Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle with former Sheriffs Mel Messer (Left) and Jerry Brooks (Right)
The Ogle County board approved a resolution last night in recognition of their dedication and service of former Sheriffs Jerry Brooks and Mel Messer.
Brooks has been a sworn deputy for 52 years which included being sheriff in Ogle County between December of 1970 through November of 1990.
Messer has been a sworn deputy for over 45 years. He was sheriff from December of 1990 through November of 2006 in Ogle County.
February 1st has been designated as Jerry Brooks and Mel Messer day in Ogle County.
The board also approved a resolution for Jennifer Lange of Byron who is a Musician 1st Class in the U.S. Navy.
Lange was recently named the Navy Band's "Sailor of the Year" for 2014.
This Sunday will be recognized as Jennifer Lange day in Ogle County. It is also Jennfer's birtday on Sunday.