[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 59 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF HAROLD ``BUD'' LOVELL

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 1998

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Harold Lovell of 
Stratford, Connecticut on the occasion of tonight's testimonial dinner 
being held in his honor. As Harold, or ``Bud'' as he is affectionately 
known to his friends, is honored this evening, I would like to join his 
many well-wishers in paying tribute to a man who has spent his life 
enriching his community and serving others. Bud was born in 1910, 
raised in Stratford, and educated in Stratford schools. He then 
continued his studies at DePauw University and graduated in 1934. Bud 
began his career at the Bridgeport Post Publishing Company soon after 
graduating from DePauw. It was there that he honed his skills in 
writing and editing--skills he has used with great success ever since.
  Bud left the Post Publishing Company and began his distinguished 
tenure as editor of the Stratford News. After a prestigious career with 
the News, Bud left journalism to run his family's business, the H.C. 
Lovell Hardware and Equipment Company--a Stratford institution since 
1783.
  Throughout his life, Bud has never strayed from his commitment to his 
community. He has dedicated countless hours to organizations such as 
the Stratford YMCA and the American Shakespeare Festival Theater, but 
his greatest pastime has been his membership in the Lions Club of 
Stratford. The most senior member of the club, Bud epitomizes the 
selfless commitment that is the very basis for the Lions. A member 
since 1956, Bud has served as President and Zone Chairman. He has won 
several awards in recognition of his good works, including the Melvin 
Jones Fellow award for his exceptional service to the blind.
  A dedicated family man, Bud has been married to his wife Lulu Klein 
for almost half a century. It has been said that ``the good that men 
do, lives after them,'' and the many good works of Bud Lovell will echo 
for generations in his home of Stratford, and beyond.

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