[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. ANTHONY TONEY

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the valuable 
contributions of Mr. Anthony Toney to the Boys & Girls Clubs of 
Monterey County as a mentor, coach, and role model for our community's 
youth. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County inspires and empowers 
youth to realize their full potential and become responsible, healthy, 
and productive citizens.
  Mr. Anthony Toney leads by example, teaching us all that giving back 
to the community makes a real difference in people's lives. Raised in 
the city of Salinas, he graduated from North Salinas High School in 
1981 and then attended Hartnell College. Mr. Toney's exceptional 
athletic and academic achievements afforded him the opportunity to 
study and play football at Texas A&M University, where he studied 
Industrial Education and graduated in 1985. After being drafted by the 
Philadelphia Eagles in 1986, Mr. Toney embarked on a five-year 
professional football career.
  After retiring, Mr. Toney returned to the central coast of California 
and began working with Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey. After 22 years, 
Anthony Toney now represents the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County 
as the Seaside and Salinas Clubhouse Director, empowering Club members 
and staff to be the best versions of themselves. For the past ten 
years, the Johnson-Toney Football Camps, co-founded by Mr. Toney, have 
promoted healthy competition for athletes of all abilities and taught 
children and young adults the importance of being a well-rounded member 
of their community.
  Throughout his career, Anthony Toney has received recognition for his 
outstanding contributions to the community, including at the California 
State University, Monterey Bay Seventh Annual Celebration of Community. 
Additionally, he was honored as the Master of Ceremonies for the Gilroy 
Special Olympics Spring Games. Today, he is rightfully honored with the 
Luis Perez Community Service Award.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in thanking Mr. Anthony Toney for his years of service to the 
Central Coast. I extend my personal appreciation to Mr. Anthony Toney 
as his efforts continue to inspire and support the Central Coast's 
young people.

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