[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1541-E1542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. STEVE HALL

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition 
of Dr. Steve Hall, President and Chief Negotiator for the Ventura 
County Federation of College Teachers, AFT Local 1828, who has 
successfully worked with labor and community groups throughout Ventura 
County to promote high-quality education and academic excellence for 
all students throughout the region.
   Throughout his life, Dr. Hall has followed his passion for teaching, 
but more importantly helping others attain their highest potential. 
With this in mind, he pursued a Doctor of Education Degree with an 
emphasis in Organizational Leadership at Pepperdine University, and has 
since dedicated his career to the fields of education and teaching.
   For several years, Dr. Hall has been an esteemed and respected 
member of the Oxnard College faculty. After only two years at Oxnard 
College, Dr. Hall was recognized for his excellence in teaching when he 
was voted ``Teacher of the Year'' and delivered the commencement 
address in 1998.
   In addition to teaching, Dr. Hall has also served as the Dean of 
Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Athletics, and Health 
Sciences at Oxnard Community College for six and a half years. Dr. Hall 
was the lead administrator responsible for starting an array of 
programs at Oxnard College that have immensely helped numerous students 
over the years. These programs have included the Oxnard College Dental 
Assistant Certificate Program, the ``Proyecto Access'' program, and the 
Oxnard College Marine Education Center. Dr. Hall has diligently worked 
alongside fellow faculty, staff, and community partners to make these 
milestones for Oxnard College students a possibility.
   In 2010, Dr. Hall began serving as the President and Chief 
Negotiator for the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT 
Local 1828. In this role, Dr. Hall worked in partnership with faculty 
and colleagues to secure a successful three year contract that provided 
stability for the teachers and students of the Ventura County Community 
College District.
   In November 2012, Dr. Hall was elected by the communities of Oxnard, 
Camarillo, and Port Hueneme to the Oxnard Union High School District 
School Board. Following his election, Dr. Hall continued his steadfast 
and outspoken advocacy for teachers and students. He has worked 
diligently to raise awareness about the necessity in reducing class 
sizes, raising pay for teachers and staff, and reducing expulsions. Dr. 
Hall has truly been a champion for Ventura County's students and 
teachers.

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