[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E665-E666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       GINGER ONTIVEROS RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE TO VVC FOUNDATION

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 15 years of 
service given by Ginger Ontiveros to the Victor Valley College 
Foundation. Recently, Ginger announced that she will be stepping down 
from her role as Executive Director of the foundation.

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  Under Ginger's leadership, the Victor Valley College Foundation was 
transformed into a regional powerhouse. Her expertise resulted in the 
foundation raising over $27 million since 2012. In addition, her 
tireless efforts led to the securing of $15 million in California 
Career Pathways funding.
  Ginger was also instrumental in professionalizing the foundation 
staff. She recruited seven development professionals, implemented an 
award-winning public relations campaign, and produced a quarterly 
magazine to connect the community with the college.
  Ginger may be leaving the Victor Valley College Foundation, but her 
legacy will undoubtedly live on. She truly made a difference in her 
community, but most importantly she improved the educational 
opportunities for students at the college.

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