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HONORING ANTHONY WAYNE HALBY
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HON. DOUG LaMALFA
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, today I would like to recognize the life and service of my friend, Anthony Wayne Halby.
Anthony was a 40-year resident in Nevada County, a devout family-man with a heart of gold. His hard work and devotion to our community will be felt for generations. He will be missed by all of us.
In 1971, Anthony graduated from Woodbury Business College in Los Angeles; married Charlene his wife of 40-years and started his business, The Halby Group. During his career Anthony built a very successful business where he was known as an, `excellent salesman with integrity.' His work ethic was to always help people and ensure that they received the very best value.
One of Anthony's many contributions to our area was his service to our first responders through his work on the Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Council. Since the organizations beginning in 1999, they have raised and donated more than $1 million worth of equipment, support, and training for local first responders. They also hold the Nevada County Red Light Ball celebrating the hard work and dedication of our first responders. Anthony was a massive part in organizing and ensuring this celebration occurred. Every year, we can look forward to the Red Light Ball and the recognition of our First Responders. I have many fond memories attending this event and seeing the outpouring of community support for our first responders.
Anthony was someone you could count on and turn to. In my many trips to Nevada County, I will always have fond memories of stopping by to see him and catching up on world events, or just to have a few minutes with a friend.
The only thing we never agreed about was baseball and muscle cars as he was a devoted Dodgers fan and a Corvette guy, as I drive Mustangs and root for the Giants, our rivalry was among friends.
Anthony enjoyed spending his weekends driving his Corvette around Northern California and was an active member of his local Corvette club.
Anthony was a patriot who loved our Country and a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed by all. Upon his passing, he leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his legacy his wife Charlene, their five children: Gabriella, Matthew, Mark, Michael, and Joseph; eight grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. Today, I stand beside Charlene and their family in this time of sorrow and profound personal loss. May God bless my friend. He is not forgotten.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 215
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