Press release
After 35 years of service, Communications Coordinator Russell L. Lang is working his last shift Friday, October 1, at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
Russ began his career on August 9, 1986, as a Dispatcher, and on June 17, 1989, he was appointed Communications Coordinator and has held this position ever since. During his communications career, Lang earned several awards that include two Distinguished Service, three Meritorious Service for continuous excellence, and six Commendations.
“911 emergency communications and public safety systems have changed dramatically over the past 35 years. Russ has always been a very reliable, dedicated employee, always willing to learn new systems and provide the best service possible to the first responders of Genesee County. He will truly be missed, and we all wish him the very best in his retirement,” stated Sheriff Sheron.
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“The friendships you create here, they last forever, I knew that leaving here, you wonder what kind of identity you will have, what you are going to relate to, this is all you’ve known, all that I’ve known for 35 years, I’m excited,” says Lang.
Lang says he and his wife are planning to move to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in November. He says he is looking forward to working with the Myrtle Beach Pelican’s baseball organization, a minor league baseball a low A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Lang says he will be working the team’s box office during their next season which runs from April- September.
Congratulation Russ, I learned from you! I wish you a very happy retirement! You deserve it! congratulations to you and your family! ❤️