September 15, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 159 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
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                      REMEMBERING JACK L. LOVEALL

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2020

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Jack L. Loveall. Affectionately known as ``Captain Jack'', he led a 
life best defined as that of a loving family man, mentor, humanitarian, 
and labor leader of over 60 years. Jack embodied the American dream and 
will be remembered as a legendary figure in the cause of justice and 
fairness for working people and their families.
  Born on Leap Day, February 29, 1936, Jack earned his first job at the 
age of 13 when he was hired by Wrigley Markets in Detroit as a grocery 
clerk. In 1958 Jack became a Union Representative for Local 876, 
beginning his storied work as an advocate for the American worker. His 
dedication to that mission led his colleagues to repeatedly select him 
as their representative in the upper echelons of the International 
Union. As an international vice president of the United Food and 
Commercial Workers, he served working families throughout the United 
States, Canada, Asia, and Europe.
  In 1984, Jack was elected president of UFCW 588-Northern California, 
where he continued his passionate and highly effective advocacy for the 
members of his Union, including those who work in supermarkets, drug 
stores, pharmacies, food processing plants, wineries, distilleries, 
medical offices, and more. Jack lived in the spirit of ``Solidarity 
Works,'' which he established as the motto of his Union and continues 
as the motto of UFCW 8-Golden State, now led by his son, Jacques 
Loveall.
  Captain Jack was married to his first mate, Patricia, whom he adored 
for 67 years. He was the father of seven, a grandfather, a great-
grandfather, and a beloved mentor and teacher to countless others. His 
memory and legacy will be kept alive by those who use his lessons and 
beliefs as guideposts to building better families, better communities, 
and a better world while always being kind to one another.

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