[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LISA LUCAS-BURKE FOR RECEIVING THE WOMAN IN THE COMMUNITY 
                             SERVICE AWARD

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 18, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Lisa 
Lucas-Burke on receiving the 2020 Outstanding Woman in the Service 
Award for the Tidewater Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black 
Women, Inc. This award was developed to honor persons who are making 
significant contributions to their community through their time, 
actions, talents and dedication. This is an amazing accomplishment.
  This award recognizes Lisa Lucas-Burke's lifetime of public service 
and commitment to the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, as she generously 
serves as the City of Portsmouth Vice-Mayor.
  Mrs. Lucas-Burke has been employed with the City of Portsmouth for 
over thirty years and has broken barriers in becoming the only African 
American female since 1988 to obtain the position of Computer 
Programmer Analyst in the City of Portsmouth's Information Technology 
Department. Mrs. Lucas-Burke continues to serve her community with her 
family business as Program Director and currently serves as Executive 
Director and partner with Lucas Lodge entities operating at Lucas 
Professional Center in Portsmouth.
  Her service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Leadership Steering Committee, and the Portsmouth Democratic 
Committee demonstrates her heart for service. She put enormous efforts 
in strengthening ties to the local community with her civic involvement 
with various organizations. Mrs. Lucas-Burke's dedication as a leader 
within our community is truly inspiring. I am proud to honor and 
recognize Mrs. Lucas-Burke's leadership and the role she plays in 
making our community a better place. The Tidewater Region has 
significantly benefited from her presence.

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