[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               IN HONOR OF MY FRIEND, THE LATE DICK SELBY

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2000

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a man who 
dedicated his life to democratic causes and was an avid participant in 
local Democratic Party politics. Richard Selby passed away unexpectedly 
on January 6, 2000 at the age of 73.
  A native of Oakland, Dick was involved in national as well as 
international affairs. He was a former representative of the 
International Monetary fund and also served as a U.S. Foreign Service 
Officer. On the national front, Dick was a retired lieutenant colonel 
in the Air Force Reserve and was active in both the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and the Retired 
Officers Association. In his capacity as legislative liaison for the 
local NARFE Chapter, Dick kept the membership well-informed about 
current federal legislative issues. Locally, Dick was the chairman of 
the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building's board of directors.
  Dick was a tireless volunteer in community affairs and Democratic 
campaigns. He was an avid letter writer and was known for his candor 
and wit.
  Richard Selby will be greatly missed by those who knew him personally 
and professionally. Dick is survived by his wife Mary Selby of Aptos; 
five daughters, Leigh and Anne Selby, both of Aptos; Lynn Selby of San 
Francisco; Cindy Shaner of Wooster, Ohio; Robyn Barker of Sugarland, 
Texas and his brother Alan Selby of Santa Rosa.

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