[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
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          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARY ANN HALVORSON

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Mary Ann Halvorson.
  Mary Ann continually found ways to give back to our community. She 
was born in Modesto, California, and earned her bachelor's degree in 
general curriculum from UC Berkeley. In 1970, Mary Ann joined the Mt. 
Diablo Hospital Volunteer Association, volunteering 21,500 hours over 
the span of 44 years. As a volunteer, she served as assistant manager, 
gift shop buyer, and led the association as president three times. Her 
volunteerism was critical in helping to raise funds for hospital 
improvements and scholarships. Mary Ann was committed to making a 
positive impact in our community and loved making friends along the 
way.
  Mary Ann was also a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great 
grandmother. She enjoyed playing catch with her children and taking 
them to San Francisco Giants games at Candlestick Park. She inspired 
her family to face life's challenges with strong character and 
determination. Mary Ann is survived by her two sisters Ruth Beeve 
(Charlie) and Bettye Williams Benson, son Chris Halvorson (Annette), 
daughter Ann Wangan (Rob), nephews Rod Beeve (Mary) and Michal Beeve 
(Sonja), great nieces Danielle Beeve-Morris (Cassidy) and Jezerey Beeve 
(Esteban), one great great niece Jocelyn, and one great great nephew 
Miro.
  Sadly, Mary Ann passed away on February 1, 2026. She will be 
remembered for her unwavering commitment to service and deep love for 
this community. Please join me in honoring Mary Ann Halvorson for her 
invaluable contributions to our community.

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