[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  PASSING OF JUDGE ERNEST A. LOVELESS

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and work of 
a dear friend of mine, Judge Ernest Loveless, and to offer my 
condolences to his family on his passing.
  In the State of Maryland, few judges commanded more respect than 
Judge Loveless. First appointed to the 7th Judicial Circuit in 1960, 
Judge Loveless rose to the position of Chief judge in 1976. Serving on 
the bench until his retirement in 1992, Judge Loveless left behind a 
legacy of fair rulings and a more effective and efficient court.
  During his 32 years on the 7th Circuit, Judge Loveless became known 
for his management skills. As the populations of Prince George's County 
and southern Maryland grew in the 1970s, Judge Loveless recognized the 
need to update the court's systems to better enable it to handle the 
increased caseload. He succeeded in installing new computer systems, 
and he made other necessary changes to help the 7th Circuit keep pace 
with the changing times.
  Known across our State as an expert on juvenile law, Judge Loveless 
presided over thousands of adoption cases, even adopting two children 
of his own. He had the foresight to hire a resident psychologist to 
assist with family law matters, a valuable asset to the court and the 
cases it handles.
  On a personal note, I believe it was clear to all who knew him that 
serving others was a deeply held value for Judge Loveless. Before 
becoming a judge, he served our Nation proudly in the Navy during World 
War II, and he then went on to serve the people of Maryland in the 
House of Delegates from 1954 to 1960. He was active in several civic 
organizations in Clinton, MD, and he continued to contribute to the 
community throughout his life.
  Madam Speaker, Judge Loveless was a good and honest man who lived an 
honorable life, and he will long be remembered in southern Maryland and 
Prince George's County for his devotion, his knowledge of the law, and 
his fairness. I join countless Marylanders whose lives were touched by 
Judge Loveless in sending my deepest sympathies to his family and 
friends.

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