[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MRS. EDITH LOVELL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 13, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, on February 8, 2009, Mrs. Edith Lovell, a 
resident of Brooklyn, New York, celebrated her 105th birthday. She was 
born on February 8, 1904 in Barbados, West Indies. She migrated to the 
United States in 1924 and resided with family in Harlem. A few years 
later, she married Samuel Lovell and relocated to Brooklyn, New York.
  Mrs. Lovell is the mother of the late Muriel Lovell Sealy and the 
mother of Dr. Alvin Lovell. She has three grandchildren, Angela Graham 
and Kelley Sealy and Alison Lovell; two great grandchildren, Philip and 
Amanda Graham; one great great granddaughter, Angelique; nephews, 
nieces and cousins, including New York State Supreme Court Justice 
Valerie Brathwaite Nelson.
  She enjoys reading, history, the company of family and friends and 
participating in lively social and political discussions. She was a 
strong supporter of Barack Obama during the recent campaign and was 
proud to witness the historic occasion and celebrated his Inauguration 
as the 44th President of the United States.
  Mrs. Lovell was an avid gardener until recently; she was the 
recipient of the 2003 Award for the Greenest Block in Brooklyn.
  As we celebrate the various events honoring African Americans during 
the month of February, I truly believe we should include the name of 
Ms. Edith Lovell. I am proud to join the United States Congress and our 
nation in honoring this great trailblazer.

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