[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 124 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1999-E2000]
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              A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF APRIL RENETTA LOVE

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2005

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of April 
Renetta Love of Hope, Arkansas. April was born on May 1, 1985 in 
Texarkana and passed away this month in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I wish 
to recognize her life and achievements.
  A 2003 honors graduate of Hope High School, April was a junior at the 
University of Arkansas and was majoring in Political Science, 
Communications, and African-American Studies.
  April was extremely active in a wide array of campus organizations at 
the University of Arkansas. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
sorority, the Order of the Eastern Star Youth Fraternity and Young 
Democrats. Her interest in politics extended beyond campus and she 
spent the summer of 2005 interning for the Congressional Black Caucus 
in the nation's capital, when I had the privilege of meeting this 
bright and talented young woman. April was also an accomplished 
musician and served as the church pianist for seven years.
  April will forever be remembered for her contagious smile, her 
leadership and for her commitment to furthering her education. My

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deepest condolences go out to her parents, Ira and Magic Love; her 
sisters, Bridget and Crystal; her brother, Stephen; and her 
grandparents. April's legacy and spirit will live on in those whose 
lives she touched.

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