TITLE: In memory of Philip M. Loveless of Arlington.

SUMMARY: In memory of Philip M. Loveless of Arlington.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Philip Martin Loveless of Arlington were deeply saddened by his death on October 1, 2021, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, The son of Colonel Philip Loveless Jr. and Virginia Loveless, Phil Loveless was born on February 3, 1945, in Warren, Ohio; after graduating from Sidney Lanier High School in 1963, he earned a business degree from Kent State University, where he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force; during his service, he was a radar navigator on a B-52 bomber and received a master's degree in business from Indiana University as part of the Air Force Institute of Technology program; and WHEREAS, Following the completion of his enlistment in 1975, Mr. Loveless embarked on a rewarding career with American Hospital Supply that would span 30 years; outgoing and respected by all who knew him, he became a top-selling medical supply salesman for the company; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Loveless benefited from the love and support of his wife, Linda, with whom he shared a fulfilling marriage of more than five decades; he took great pride in their three children, Kevin, Kirk, and Jennifer, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include four treasured grandchildren, Cameron, Ashley, Katelyn, and Gavin; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending time at the beach and in the countryside near Hico; and WHEREAS, A proud veteran, a devoted father, and a loving husband, Phil Loveless lived a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Philip Martin Loveless and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Linda Rankin Loveless; to his children, Kevin Loveless, Kirk Loveless and his wife, Susan, and Jennifer Loveless Hill and her husband, John; to his grandchildren, Cameron, Ashley, Katelyn, and Gavin; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Phil Loveless. Cook Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 86 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 14, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House