[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 176 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF REVEREND H.H. LUSK, SR.

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the pastoral 
accomplishments of the Reverend H.H. Lusk, Sr. A native of Memphis, 
Tennessee, Reverend Lusk has served as a minister and professional 
community organizer in the City of Seaside, California for over 50 
years.
  In the 1950s while living in Memphis, Reverend Lusk attended both 
Henderson Business College and the Right School of Religion. In 1984, 
he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Religions and 
Organization Behavior from the University of San Francisco. Later, he 
earned a Master of Science degree in Management and School 
Administration from Pepperdine University.
  After arriving in Seaside, California, Rev. Lusk began ministry at 
Bethel Baptist Church. Over the course of the last fifty years, he has 
become an important religious and community leader. Reverend Lusk has 
served in many positions, including Vice Moderator of the St. John 
District Association, which covers California, Nevada, New Mexico and 
parts of Africa. In addition he has served as either a leader or member 
of such community organizations as the Monterey Peninsula Ministerial 
Alliance, the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, the Seaside Club 
International, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored 
People (NAACP), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the 
National Baptist Convention U.S.A., and the National Alliance for Black 
Observation Day. He has also been active in community education and 
economic opportunity.
  In December 1992, Reverend Lusk was one of 100 ministers to be 
selected to be a part of the Cross Cultural Pastors Association for 
Peace delegation in Seoul, Korea. As a result of this trip, he received 
a vision for Bethel to organize ``Home Cell Bible Study Groups'' 
throughout the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas. In February 1993, 
Reverend Lusk accepted an invitation from President Nelson Mandela to 
be a part of the First African National Conference in history to be 
held on South African soil. Reverend Lusk was also asked to be one of 
the monitors for the election held in Johannesburg in 1994.
  Among the many awards and honors bestowed upon him are the 
Outstanding Service Award of the Anti-Poverty Council, the NAACP Man of 
the Year Award, the Seaside Chamber of Commerce Award, the Elvita Lewis 
Foundation Award, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Award, The 
California Legislative Resolution Commendation, and a Congressional 
recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
  Reverend Lusk is married to the former Bettye L. Jones. They have 
three sons, Herb Lusk II, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hendrick H. 
Lusk and Harold H. Lusk, both of Seaside. Reverend and Sister Lusk, 
Sr., reside in the city of Seaside, California.
  Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole House in congratulating 
Rev. Lusk on his long service in ministry and his many accomplishments.

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