[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 95 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO FRANK HALL

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
good friend of mine, Frank Hall. Frank passed away June 15, 2012 in 
Norco, CA. A resident of Norco, CA, for 35 years, he was a pillar of 
the community and he will be deeply missed.
  Frank was born March 2, 1938 in Los Angeles. He grew up in Newport 
Beach, graduating from Newport Harbor High School and Orange Coast 
College, with additional studies at Pacific State University and 
Riverside Community College. As a youth, he worked for his uncle 
renting boats. Frank served the County of Orange from 1959 to 1995 in 
the General Services and Environmental Management agencies in the field 
of Right-of-Way Engineering, Property Management and Facilities 
Planning, and served honorably in the United States Naval Air Reserve 
as flight crew on anti-submarine aircraft from 1961 to 1969.
  After retiring from the County of Orange, he became involved with 
Norco city government, serving as a City Councilman for 12 years and 
Mayor for 8 years. Frank was a visionary in Norco; he maintained the 
community's rural spirit while encouraging commercial and business 
development in the Inland region. As a Councilman, he held several 
appointed positions, including Riverside Transit Agency, RTA, where he 
was Chairman in 2007; Riverside County Transportation Commission, RCTC, 
Commissioner; Western Riverside Council of Governments where he was 
Chairman in 2001-2; Member of the Military Affairs Committee for the 
Norco-Corona Area, which was successful in retaining the Naval Surface 
Warfare Center in Norco; and Member of the City of Norco Economic 
Development Advisory Council, among many others. At the time of his 
death, he had been appointed by Supervisor John Tavaglione as an 
additional alternate to Riverside Transit Agency and the RTA 
Transportation-NOW coalition.
  It is hard to imagine that Frank would have any free time on his 
hands yet he always found time for his community. He was a member of 
many local and regional organizations, including the Citizens Advisory 
Group at the Norco College, the Death Valley 49er's Association, the 
Pacific Crest Trail Association, the Norco High School Agricultural 
Advisory Committee, and the California State Parks Foundation. He was 
active in the Corona-Norco YMCA and was President at the time of his 
death. Local clubs he belonged to were Norco Lions Club, Residents of 
Norco Urging Protection of Rural and Animal Keeping Lifestyle, RURAL, 
American Legion Post 328, Norco Historical Society, Norco Regional 
Conservancy, Saddle Sore Riders, Riverside Recreational Trails, and 
Norco Senior Citizens and Pet Relief Fund. A longtime horse lover, 
Frank belonged to a number of equestrian sports organizations. He was a 
life member of Equestrian Trails, Inc., the California Horseman's 
Association, and the Norco Horseman's Association, which he founded and 
served in for 18 years as President in 1991 and Treasurer from 1992 to 
2012.
  Frank is survived by his wife of 37 years Sharon; son Steve (Brenda) 
Hall, son William (Kate) Hall, and son Robert (Robin) Hall; six 
granddaughters, Kristin Hicks, Ashley Hall, Heather Hall, Holly Hall, 
Vanessa Hall and Lauren Hall, as well as two great-granddaughters Joie 
Lynn and Abbylynn. Frank is also survived by brother Howard (Kathleen) 
Hall.
  On Friday, June 22, 2012, a memorial service celebrating Frank's 
extraordinary life will be held. Frank will always be remembered for 
his incredible work ethic, generosity, contributions to the community 
and love of family. His dedication to his family, work, and community 
are a testament to a life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I 
extend my condolences to Frank's family and friends; although Frank may 
be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and will 
never be forgotten.

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