[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1151-E1152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO LUCIOUS L. NEWHOUSE, JR.

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
pay tribute to a proactive citizen from Dallas, Texas, Lucious L. 
Newhouse, Jr. As youth education is of great importance, I am delighted 
to recognize his 39 years as an educator and wish him well regarding 
his upcoming retirement. I would like to take a few moments to reflect 
on his many achievements and contributions to the city of Dallas and 
the Dallas Independent School District.
  As the son of two educators, Lucious L. Newhouse, Jr., showed early 
signs of excellence, graduating as salutatorian from Galilee High 
School in Hallsville, Texas. Lucious then went on to obtain a bachelor 
of science degree from Prairie View A&M University and to star on the 
university's baseball team. Also to note, he obtained two graduate 
degrees from this same institution, a master of science and master of 
the arts.
  Shortly after completing his undergraduate study and starting his 
teaching career at J.N. Irwin Junior High School in Dallas, Lucious was 
called to serve our great Nation as both an army sergeant and platoon 
leader in Vietnam. He would then return to DISD where he

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taught and coached for 24 years and served as an administrator for 14.
  Supplementing his 39 years as an educator, Lucious is additionally a 
very spiritual man and has been an active member of the community. 
Lucious is an avid member of the Cedar CME Crest Cathedral, the Omega 
Psi Phi Fraternity, and has served as both president and vice president 
of the Dallas Coaches Association and Dallas Schools Administrators 
Association.
  Lucious Newhouse, Jr., has always taken pride in his work and been 
dedicated to the children of Dallas. This compassionate man never 
failed to show that he cared for his students, his fellow teachers, 
administrators, and staff members. I urge the rest of my colleagues to 
join me in applauding Mr. Newhouse, Jr., for all he has done for 
Texas's educational system and the wonderful city of Dallas.

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