[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LORA LUCKS

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Lora 
Lucks, an outstanding individual who has dedicated her life to public 
service and education. She will be honored tomorrow evening for her 
outstanding contributions to the community at the Ninth Annual 
Scholarship Dinner Dance that will be hosted by the Association of 
Jewish Professionals, Inc. in New York.
  Born and raised in Brooklyn and a graduate of Brooklyn College, Lora 
Lucks started her teaching career at Mark Twain Junior High School. 
Thirty one years ago she joined P.S. 48 in the Bronx where she started 
her supervisory career. For the past 22 years she has served as 
Principal at P.S. 48 and played a prominent role as a true educational 
leader.
  In addition, Mrs. Lucks has been the Project Director of the Hunts 
Point Cultural Arts Center for the past 14 years. This after-school 
program nurtures the artistic talents and fosters a sense of pride and 
accomplishments in students within the South Bronx Community. Having 
forged a strong alliance with businesses, organizations, and 
foundations, Lora has been able to bring much-needed resources to the 
school and the children of Hunts Point.
  Through her years of service she has been given several awards. In 
1992 she was honored as the District 8 Supervisor of the year and in 
1993 she was the recipient of the Reliance Award for Excellence in 
Education.
  Mrs. Lucks is married and has two sons, Stuart and Robert, one 
grandson, Arie, and a daughter-in-law, Charlotte. Her husband, Solomon 
is a retired New York City educator and supervisor. He served as the 
chairman of the Technology Department at Bayside High School for 27 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Lora 
Lucks for her outstanding achievements in education and her enduring 
commitment to the community.

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