[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 95 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1121-E1122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING STANLEY HOWELL HALL

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
exceptional life of Mr. Stanley Howell Hall. ``Stan,'' as he liked to 
be

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called, was a trailblazing public servant who had the distinction of 
serving as one of the first African-American City Managers in the State 
of California. Known as a hard-working and talented colleague, a 
visionary consultant and a man of great faith, Mr. Hall has left an 
indelible mark on Bay Area communities. With his passing on May 31, 
2012, we look to Stan Hall's public legacy and the outstanding quality 
of his life's work.
  Born on June 11, 1946 to William and Hazel Hall, Stan was the sixth 
child of a family of eight children. He was named Outstanding Young Man 
of America twice by the U.S. Jr. Chamber of Commerce and was a high 
school honors graduate. Earning his bachelor's in History at San 
Francisco State University and a master's degree in Public 
Administration from Golden Gate University, Mr. Hall acquired a breadth 
of civic knowledge that he would use throughout his career. He settled 
in Richmond, California, working as the Administrative Assistant to the 
City Manager. Eight years later, he became the first African-American 
City Manager in Seaside, California. He did all of this by the young 
age of 32.
  In addition to career milestones serving as Director of Governmental 
Affairs for the Port of Oakland, as well as City Manager for both East 
Palo Alto and Hollister, California, Mr. Hall became a sought-after 
consultant. He founded the government advocacy and consulting business, 
American Service Associates, which aided local community development 
through expertise in transportation, parking and project management.
  Mr. Hall was also keenly committed to community leadership. Among his 
numerous accolades and associations, he was a three-term President and 
CEO of the Bay Area Urban League, as well as Principal Officer of West 
Coast Infrastructure for Amtrak. He had the distinction of being 
honored by the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC and 
received awards from the Harbon Publishing Co. and the Gillette Co. for 
Achievement in Business and Professional Excellence. His awards from 
Members of Congress, the State Assembly and the State Senate speak to 
the quality of his prolific career. And most recently, he was 
recognized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Patriotic 
Service.
  Active in 100 Black Men of the Bay Area and Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity, Mr. Hall was also a devoted church member. He served both 
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond and Allen Temple 
Baptist Church, where he sang in the chorus and built a strong 
spiritual family. From his groundbreaking work in public service to his 
renowned work ethic, Mr. Hall never ceased to challenge himself. He was 
even an accomplished pianist.
  On a personal note, I will miss Stan's smiles, his words of 
encouragement and his support. Stan held a very successful event for me 
at his home recently and he was as happy as I to be with long-time 
friends. He proudly showed me through his cozy house and he was 
especially delighted to show me his backyard, with its beautiful fruit 
trees and grass. When I visited him in the hospital a few days before 
his passing, he smiled. In his own way, he communicated the depth of 
love for his friends and me--and I felt that he was at peace and ready 
to meet the Lord. I will miss him tremendously.
  Today, California's 9th Congressional District salutes and honors an 
outstanding individual and a stalwart community leader, Mr. Stanley 
Howell Hall. He was a respected colleague, a beloved brother and a dear 
friend who will be deeply missed by an extended group of loved ones. I 
offer my sincerest condolences to Stan's surviving family and to the 
many friends and associates whose lives he touched over the course of 
his incredible life. May his soul rest in peace.

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