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Controller Comments on Passing of Matt Fong

SACRAMENTO – Controller John Chiang issued the following statement upon the passing of former California Treasurer and former vice-chairman of the Board of Equalization Matt Fong:

“Matt Fong was a California fiscal leader who served residents of this state with distinction. He had a great passion for public service and a great sense of humor. He also was a friend who bravely battled cancer for many years.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Paula; his children Matthew and Jade; and his mother, March Fong Eu. He will be deeply missed by my wife, Terry, and me.”

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