[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        TRIBUTE TO HELEN LUSTIG: OUTSTANDING TEACHER AND CITIZEN

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring my colleagues' 
attention to the outstanding achievements of Helen Lustig on the 
occasion of her retirement from the teaching profession on June 3. Mrs. 
Lustig has distinguished herself in the city of San Francisco as 
outstanding teacher and active community member for over 40 years.
  A mother of three and a grandmother to be in July, Mrs. Lustig has 
touched the lives of hundreds of young people as a teacher, as a 
friend, and as a mentor. She has been an outstanding, positive 
influence on the children who have been lucky enough to attend her 
classes. Her impact has been all the more significant given her 
dedication to working among San Francisco's most disadvantaged 
children.
  Her tireless devotion to educating the children of San Francisco will 
be sorely missed. We can find comfort, however, in her continued 
contributions to the good of the community.
  Helen Lustig's dedication to education extends beyond the classroom. 
She is currently a docent with the San Francisco Zoo and active with 
its special events council. Additionally, she has always found time to 
help the fundraising efforts of the City of Hope Hospital and the 
Peninsula Humane Society.
  I extend my most sincere gratitude and admiration to Helen Lustig and 
wish her a full and happy retirement. We all are grateful for her 
contribution to the future of those young people and the country. Helen 
Lustig has spent a full life giving the most valuable gift of all--
education.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
teaching profession and one of its greatest practitioners, Mrs. Helen 
Lustig.

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