[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF MR. ROSS DUNN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the late Ross Dunn, a longtime Chambers County Commissioner who 
recently passed away. In January, Mr. Dunn was honored for his service 
to the community and to the state. He was always eager to serve 
mankind.
  After graduating from Lanier High School, he pursued his dream of 
serving in the military by enlisting in the Army. Following his service 
to the nation, Mr. Dunn earned his degree at Alabama State University.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Dunn exemplified his ability to promote 
change by becoming the first African American to serve in many 
organizations. Among his many achievements, he was the first to serve 
on the Chambers County Pension and Security Board, the first to serve 
as principal of two schools in Harris County, and the first to be 
elected to the Chambers County Commission. He has been listed in ``Men 
of Achievement,'' ``Personalities of the South,'' ``Personalities of 
America,'' and all the editions of ``Who's Who Among Black Americans.''
  Words cannot express the sense of sadness we have for his family, and 
for the gratitude our community feels for his service. Our community 
will remember him for years to come, and I am honored to be able to 
recognize his achievements on this day.

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