[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25472]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HERB ALSUP'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CHURCH

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Herb Alsup for 
his 25 years of ministering the Woodbury Church of Christ. On Sunday, 
October 26, the church will celebrate Family Day, a day to celebrate 
Herb's service and for the church to open its new addition.
  I've known Herb and his family most of my life. He is the type of 
person who would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you 
needed it. For example, Herb's brother, Lynn, was serving in Vietnam 
and had to send Herb and his wife, Ann, some money. But Herb didn't 
need the money for himself or his wife. He needed the money before 
payday to buy clothes for a family he knew was in need.
  Herschel Mullins, Herb's uncle, remembers him as ``an unusually good 
boy, always real sociable with people, even when he was a kid.'' Herb 
used to visit Herschel for Sunday dinners and family reunions. Herschel 
recalls, ``It was always a joy to have him in my home. He's always been 
one of my favorite nephews.'' Herschel also notes that the Woodbury 
Church of Christ grew considerably during Herb's tenure.
  Herb was born in Blackman, TN, just outside of my hometown of 
Murfreesboro. While we were growing up, Herb excelled in the classroom 
and on the playing field. While attending David Lipscomb University, he 
played baseball and was considered a fantastic tennis player. Herb's 
enthusiasm for life has been and continues to be a positive influence 
and an inspiration to his family and friends. Herb, thank you for your 
service to the Woodbury Church of Christ and to everyone in the 
community.

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