[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E228]
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                       HONORING PAMELA Y. LOVING

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 1997

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an individual who is 
strong and positive force within the community, and who by her actions 
has shown that the rewards from such dedication are immeasurable. On 
Thursday, February 6, 1997, the Flint, MI Pan-Hellenic Council will 
honor Ms. Pamela Y. Loving as a part of their Seventh Annual Salute to 
African-American Elected Officials. The awards dinner is chaired by Mr. 
James B. Franklin III, and the honorary chair is Dr. Alan Arnold.
  Pamela Loving, a resident of Flint MI, has blessed the city with a 
professional career that spans 35 years, beginning at Lippincott Market 
as a sweeper, a butcher and a cashier. Ms. Loving has also held 
positions at Hurley Medical Center and served as the public health 
nurse for the city of Flint. She has also served as president of Whole 
Village, Inc. and then began a 23 year tenure at GMI Engineering and 
Management Institute. These accomplishments have ultimately led to her 
current position as acting president of Jobs Central, Inc., proving 
that hard work and perseverance are prime factors for success.
  Armed with an associates degree from C.S. Mott Community College, a 
bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit and a graduate-level 
curriculum from such schools as Central Michigan, Purdue, Wisconsin, 
Michigan State, and Harvard, Ms. Loving decided to pursue a more active 
role in the community of winning a seat on the Flint Board of Education 
in 1989, where she still serves as treasurer. In addition to the board, 
Ms. Loving possesses a host of affiliations including the Flint 
Cultural Center, Hurley Medical Center Board of Directors, Alzheimer's 
Association and Forum Magazine Advisory Board, to name a few.
  This year's dinner will also honor the Honorable Valdemar Washington 
with the distinguished Floyd J. McCree Memorial Leadership Award. 
Additionally, the Community Service Award will be given to Ailene 
Butler, Joann Owens-Reed, and Ali Saaba. All of these individuals 
represent the very best in civic and social responsibility, and are 
more than deserving of the highest respect and admiration.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and honor that I appear before 
you today to recognize Ms. Pamela Loving. As evidenced by her personal 
motto that ``Learning is a lifelong process,'' she has been and shall 
continue to be a solid inspiration to not only me, but to all those she 
comes in contact with. I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and my fellow members of 
the 105th Congress to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
individual, Ms. Pamela Y. Loving.

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