[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
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                     HONORING DR. DAVID DENNIS DUNN

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Dr. David Dennis Dunn for his dedication to his country, 
exemplary service during World War II and contributions to the medical 
field and the Erie, Pennsylvania community. This honorable citizen will 
soon celebrate his 95th birthday on February 6, 2008.
  WW II is filled with stories of heroism, selflessness, patriotism and 
a relentless desire to secure a future for the United States of America 
and the international community. Brave men left their ordinary lives in 
order to serve a cause greater than themselves. Dr. Dunn was among 
those great men to make that sacrifice.
  Contributing his medical skills to that noble cause, Dr. Dunn served 
more than four years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, including overseas 
duty in Iceland, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Luxembourg and 
Austria. He attained the rank of Captain serving in the 5th Medical 
Battalion, 5th Infantry Division and later served in the 30th Field 
Hospital. Dr. Dunn was awarded five Battlestars and the Bronze Star 
among a variety of other medals of commendations for his service.
  Dr. Dunn pursued a 50 year career in General Surgery, starting as an 
instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, completing 
a residency in surgery at the Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia and 
practicing general surgery at Hamot Hospital in Erie. He reached the 
pinnacle of his remarkable medical career when he was ultimately 
appointed Chief of Surgery at Hamot and later became a traveling guest 
lecturer at the highly esteemed Harvard University.
  Not only has Dr. Dunn contributed to society professionally, but he 
also has had a great impact through his volunteer efforts in the Erie 
community of Pennsylvania's 3rd district. He is a member of the Sons of 
the American Revolution and has served on the boards of multiple 
community organizations, notably as Founder and Board member of Hospice 
of Metropolitan Erie. He also was actively involved in Meals for 
Wheels, the Erie Community Foundation and the Erie Cemetery 
Association.
  I am often reminded that America has been blessed with great people 
and leaders; Americans who rose to the challenge when their country was 
in need. I take great pride in representing a district with such 
honorable men in history.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring Dr. Dunn for his 
admirable service to our country. His lifetime of achievements in the 
medical field and the community is certainly deserving of recognition, 
celebration and a great deal of gratitude.

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