[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 211 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1255-E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF DON HORSLEY

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 2023

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Don 
Horsley, a great patriot and true public servant, who died of cancer on 
November 24, 2023, at the age of 80.
  Don Horsley was born in San Francisco and moved with his family to 
Daly City where he attended high school and earned his Bachelor's 
degree from San Francisco State. After college he worked for the Daly 
City Police Department, then became a juvenile counselor for the San 
Mateo County Probation Department.

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  Don began work at the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in 1972, and 
in 1993 was elected County Sheriff. As Sheriff he upgraded deputy 
training and helped plan the new corrections center to include medical 
and mental health care facilities.
  In 2010 he was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, 
where he served with distinction until 2022. While on the Board he 
improved mental health services, improved access to parks and open 
spaces, and provided expanded services for the homeless.
  Don Horsley was a remarkable man and a tireless public servant whose 
tremendous legacy and impact will not be forgotten. He was a man who 
cared about the most vulnerable in our community, was a man of enormous 
integrity, and had a great sense of humor. He lived a full and 
distinguished life, and his work defines what good government is all 
about.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in 
honoring the life and work of Don Horsley, and in extending our most 
sincere condolences to his entire family.
  He was a good man who did great things to better our communities and 
strengthen our country. Don Horsley was a national treasure.

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