SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Undersecretary Will Brown:
“Will Brown worked tirelessly and with pride on behalf of our farmers and ranchers, together with our entire Department of Food and Agriculture, to keep California the most productive agriculture state in the nation. When Will came to work for my Administration, he brought with him a wide variety of knowledge and history in many areas, including the legislature, banking and consumer food distribution.
“He had a passion recognized by everyone who knew him. Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of his passing, and we extend our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”