[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 26, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 26, 1994]
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 IN REMEMBRANCE OF LT. COMDR. THOMAS SELBY DUNMIRE, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

  Mr. AKAKA. Madam President, I have just returned from Arlington 
National Cemetery where I attended the interment service for Lt. Comdr. 
Thomas Selby Dunmire, U.S. Army, retired, and it is my sad duty, but a 
privilege, to eulogize him today. Lieutenant Commander Dunmire, a West 
Point graduate, passed away on April 18, 1994. He served our country 
with honor and distinction.
  I first met Tom in 1977 when he began his second career as a 
consultant to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and I was 
serving in the House of Representatives. This distinguished West Point 
graduate served us with the same dedication as he did the U.S. Army.
  I would like to share my thoughts on a dear friend with this eulogy 
which was presented to the family at his memorial service at the 
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific last Friday:

       To the family of the late LTC Thomas Selby Dunmire, Ret.: 
     Millie and I extend our deepest sympathy to you in your 
     bereavement. We were saddened to learn of the passing of 
     beloved LTC Thomas Selby Dunmire from this life into life 
     eternal, and share the strength of our faith and aloha with 
     all of you in this time of sadness. We shall all miss Tom, 
     whom I met some years ago when he began his second career as 
     a able, knowledgeable and dedicated committee staffer who was 
     of immense value to Members of the House of Representatives, 
     particular in the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 
     because of his willingness to always go the extra mile.
       Tom lived a full and fulfilling life. Not willing to be 
     inactive in retirement, after active service in which he 
     earned the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and a 
     Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, this West 
     Point graduate was a past president of the Retired Officers 
     Association, Hawaii Chapter. I shall always think of Tom as 
     one who served the military with distinction, and continued 
     to distinguish himself in civilian service. He answered a 
     lifelong call to duty.
       Tom will be sorely missed by his loving family and all who 
     knew him. And, as we remember his friendship and dedication 
     and commitment to duty, honor, country, we thank the family 
     for sharing so generously of Tom. We thank our Lord for his 
     life, and take comfort in the thought that his spirit remains 
     with us.
       It is a privilege for Millie and me to join you and your 
     friends to wish Thomas Selby Dunmire a last fond aloha. His 
     memory will live in our hearts forever.

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