[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17972-17973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                   HONORING WILLIAM D. ``BILL'' SHINN

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my 
good friend William D.

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``Bill'' Shinn, who was born on October 6, 1941 in Minnesota, and 
recently passed away at his home in Concord, California, on October 16, 
2015.
  In 1957, Bill became a resident of Concord, and attended Mt. Diablo 
High School. Later, he earned degrees from Diablo Valley College, 
Sacramento State University, and a Master's Degree in Public 
Administration from Golden Gate University. Bill was a proud veteran of 
the United States Navy and a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
  Bill was a good man and good friend to many. He honorably served 
Contra Costa County for over 45-years as Mayor of Concord, a Member of 
the City Council, and Commander with the Sheriff's Office. During his 
29-years with the Sheriff's Office, Bill was a dedicated advocate for 
criminal justice reform and mental health services. I have fond 
memories of Bill leading impassioned discussions about the causes he 
believed in. He was a voice before his time.
  In addition to being an important member of the community, Bill was 
beloved by his family. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, 
grandfather and brother. For everyone who knew him, Bill will be 
greatly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to celebrate the extraordinary life of Bill 
Shinn, and I send my sincere and deepest condolences to Bill's family, 
friends, and loved ones.




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