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Retiring Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy honored at farewell ceremony

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The County Christmas Carolers sang an adaption of "Joy to the World" renamed "Foy to the World" to retiring Supervisor Peter Foy at Tuesday's board meeting.
The County Christmas Carolers sang an adaption of "Joy to the World" renamed "Foy to the World" to retiring Supervisor Peter Foy at Tuesday's board meeting.
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Supervisor Peter Foy watches as County Executive Officer Mike Powers shares a photo at the last meeting during Foy's tenure on the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Peter Foy watches as County Executive Officer Mike Powers shares a photo at the last meeting during Foy's tenure on the Board of Supervisors.
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Supervisor Peter Foy hugs his wife Tara Foy at a going-away reception Tuesday outside the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura.
Supervisor Peter Foy hugs his wife Tara Foy at a going-away reception Tuesday outside the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura.
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County Executive Officer Mike Powers and Supervisor Steve Bennett congratulate Supervisor Peter Foy (center) as he receives a standing ovation during a recognition ceremony Tuesday in Ventura. The occasion marked Foy ' s last meeting as a member of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
County Executive Officer Mike Powers and Supervisor Steve Bennett congratulate Supervisor Peter Foy (center) as he receives a standing ovation during a recognition ceremony Tuesday in Ventura. The occasion marked Foy's last meeting as a member of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
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Supervisor Peter Foy looks at Supervisor Linda Parks after she gives him a package of M & M ' s with his face on them at Foy ' s last meeting Tuesday as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Peter Foy looks at Supervisor Linda Parks after she gives him a package of M&M's with his face on them at Foy's last meeting Tuesday as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
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(Left to right) Brynn Baker, 7; Brielle Basson, 9; and Brooke Baker, 9, pose with their grandfather, Supervisor Peter Foy, as he is recognized Tuesday during his last meeting as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
(Left to right) Brynn Baker, 7; Brielle Basson, 9; and Brooke Baker, 9, pose with their grandfather, Supervisor Peter Foy, as he is recognized Tuesday during his last meeting as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
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Ventura County Taxpayers Association President David Grau talks with Supervisor Peter Foy before his last meeting as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
Ventura County Taxpayers Association President David Grau talks with Supervisor Peter Foy before his last meeting as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
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Supervisor Peter Foy leads the Pledge of Allegiance Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting in Ventura. The occasion marked the last board meeting for Foy although his term does not end until Jan. 7.
Supervisor Peter Foy leads the Pledge of Allegiance Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting in Ventura. The occasion marked the last board meeting for Foy although his term does not end until Jan. 7.
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Retiree Olivia Lopez, a member of the County Christmas Carolers, hugs Supervisor Peter Foy after the group sings to him. The occasion marked Foy ' s last board meeting as a county supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
Retiree Olivia Lopez, a member of the County Christmas Carolers, hugs Supervisor Peter Foy after the group sings to him. The occasion marked Foy's last board meeting as a county supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
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County Executive Officer Mike Powers watches as his executive assistant, Veronica Gonzalez, hug Supervisor Peter Foy at his going-away reception outside the Board of Supervisors hearing room.
County Executive Officer Mike Powers watches as his executive assistant, Veronica Gonzalez, hug Supervisor Peter Foy at his going-away reception outside the Board of Supervisors hearing room.
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Supervisor Peter Foy stands up for a round of applause at his last board meeting as a supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
Supervisor Peter Foy stands up for a round of applause at his last board meeting as a supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
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Supervisor Peter Foy smiles at the crowd attending a farewell ceremony for him at the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura.
Supervisor Peter Foy smiles at the crowd attending a farewell ceremony for him at the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura.
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Supervisor Peter Foy gathers his family and friends for a final photo after a farewell ceremony Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura. The occasion was Foy ' s last board meeting as a supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
Supervisor Peter Foy gathers his family and friends for a final photo after a farewell ceremony Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors hearing room in Ventura. The occasion was Foy's last board meeting as a supervisor. His term ends Jan. 7.
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(Left to right) Supervisor John Zaragoza, County Executive Officer Mike Powers, Supervisor Kelly Long, Supervisor Steve Bennett and Supervisor Linda Parks gather around outgoing Supervisor Peter Foy for a final photo at a farewell ceremony Tuesday at the County Government Center in Ventura.
(Left to right) Supervisor John Zaragoza, County Executive Officer Mike Powers, Supervisor Kelly Long, Supervisor Steve Bennett and Supervisor Linda Parks gather around outgoing Supervisor Peter Foy for a final photo at a farewell ceremony Tuesday at the County Government Center in Ventura.
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