[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 38 (Friday, March 6, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
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                 HONORING ANTHONY ``TONY'' NEAL HUNLEY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Anthony ``Tony'' Neal Hunley, who passed away on January 25, 
2015, after sixty remarkable years.
  Tony devoted his life to public service, including an exemplary 
thirty-five year career in local law enforcement. His commitment and 
devotion for the betterment of his community touched countless people. 
Born in Sacramento, Tony felt a deep connection to his local region.
  Tony began his service as a teenager, working in the Civil Air Patrol 
and the Fairfield High ROTC, as a member of the class of 1972. After 
graduating from the police academy, he went on to serve his community 
for a combined thirty-five years, first in the Fairfield Police 
Department as a police dispatcher, and then as a police officer. He 
transferred to the Concord Police Department in 1986, a job and a 
community he was proud to serve until his medical retirement in 2008, 
and where he was awarded Policeman of the Year.
  Tony had a great sense of adventure and enjoyed flying single engine 
airplanes, riding motorcycles and auto racing. He also found great 
pleasure in woodworking and golf, and was an avid reader. Most 
important of all was his family, whom he loved beyond measure.
  Tony was a compassionate officer with a great sense of humor, and his 
upbeat attitude was contagious. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this 
time that we honor and thank Anthony ``Tony'' Neal Hunley for his life 
of service to a grateful community.

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