[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1361-E1362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      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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