[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12961]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING GAIL T. LOVELACE

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 26, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring native Washingtonian Gail T. 
Lovelace for 38 years of outstanding, tireless service to the federal 
government, and especially in celebrating her tenure at the General 
Services Administration (GSA).
  Gail graduated from Notre Dame Academy, where she was a proud member 
of the basketball team, the French club, and the glee club, where she 
honed her signature voice. She is an honors graduate of the University 
of Maryland and the University of Louisville.
  Gail is a human resources guru and served as the first Chief People 
Officer in the federal government, as well as GSA's top human resources 
executive. During her tenure, GSA has repeatedly been voted as one of 
the top agencies to work for in the federal government. Her expertise 
and skill set have made her the ``go-to'' person and a problem solver 
on matters dealing with federal personnel. She is equally well known as 
a strong advocate for civil servants.
  IN 2008, Gail served as the Director of Presidential Transition for 
GSA, an important role given GSA's responsibility for finding suitable 
and appropriate work space, for providing information technology 
services, and for providing a variety of administrative services for 
each incoming administration. Gail is known for her flawless approach 
to solving problems, and has received numerous awards and honors during 
her career, including the Human Resources Executive of the Year Honor 
Roll Award and the Meritorious and the Distinguished Presidential Rank 
Awards.
  In addition to her stellar career, Gail takes great pride in her 
family. Her husband, Reginald, her children, Ryan and Resa, her son-in-
law, Salvatore, and her granddaughter, Lindsey, are highlights in her 
life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in honoring Gail T. Lovelace 
for her accomplishments and devotion to public service and in wishing 
her well on her retirement. Our federal government is a better place 
because of her service.

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