[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1421]
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            RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF WILLIS CASEY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Willis 
(Will) Casey. I join his family and friends in celebrating his life and 
service to our community.
  Will was born in San Francisco on December 13, 1937 to parents Willis 
and Jane Casey. After graduating from Riordan High School, he received 
a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of San 
Francisco in 1959. He married Patricia M. Dwyer that same year and was 
happily married for 48 years until her death in 2007.
  Will served his country in the U.S. Army for two years before joining 
the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) for 30 years. After his 
retirement from the SFPD in 1992, he brought his experience and 
dedication to the Pittsburg Police Department as Police Chief. During 
that time, Will developed the department's leadership and encouraged 
community policing. After several years with the department, Will was 
hired as the city manager of Pittsburg and later was elected to the 
Pittsburg City Council. When he retired from the City Council in 2017, 
Will had completed almost 60 years of public service.
  Will passed away after a nine month battle with cancer on September 
13, 2018. He is survived by his 4 children and their spouses, Shelia, 
Lorraine, Eileen (Doug), William (Allison), 10 grandchildren, and his 
sister Barbara.
  Will will be remembered for his dedication to protecting and serving 
the community he loved. He will be sincerely missed.

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