[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S5442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALFRED WAGONER LOVELESS

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Alfred Wagoner Loveless, a tireless and dedicated 
community leader. Alfred was committed to serving the needs of his 
community and served in various positions throughout his adult life in 
Saginaw. His contributions were many, and he will be missed by those 
whose lives he touched.
  Alfred Wagoner Loveless was born in Detroit, MI, on March 9, 1931, to 
Claude and Jesse Starr Loveless and moved shortly thereafter to 
Saginaw. He is a graduate of Saginaw High School. During his years at 
Saginaw High, he excelled athletically and would ultimately set several 
school record in track and field. After his high school years, Alfred 
attended Bay City Junior College and Bishop College.
  Alfred Wagoner Loveless was a man of great faith who was devoted to 
his family and to his community, and he received numerous awards and 
recognitions throughout his life as a result of his work. His community 
efforts focused on eradicating poverty, sickle cell prevention, along 
with promoting self-determination and self-sufficiency. Alfred is 
mourned by his family, the members of Zion Baptist Church, and many in 
the greater Saginaw community. Alfred is survived by his wife Gloria 
Hill Loveless and his son, Wagoner T. Loveless, in addition to a large 
extended family.
  This is, indeed, a great loss to all who knew him or for those who 
have benefited from his work. I know my colleagues will join me in 
paying tribute to the life and work of Alfred Wagoner Loveless. I am 
sure his family takes comfort in knowing that his legacy will be 
remembered.

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