[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2791-S2792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING ROBERT LEON DUNLAP

 Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment today 
to note the passing of Robert Leon Dunlap, of North Charleston, SC. He 
died Thursday, April 17 at the age of 83.
  Dunlap attended Midland Park Elementary School and graduated from 
North Charleston High School. He served in the Army during the Korean 
war, and was a 52-year veteran of the Charleston County Volunteer Fire 
and Rescue Squad. Robert was also married to Gloria Massalon Dunlap for 
52 years.
  Assistant Chief Dunlap helped found, and served in, the North 
Charleston Volunteer Rescue Association, which in 1973 was expanded to 
include all of Charleston County. This volunteer organization responds 
for accidents, fires, and land and water rescues. Dunlap was the 
association's treasurer more than 50 years. He earned the Order of the 
Palmetto for his services, and the current North Charleston 
headquarters is named in his honor.
  While fulfilling his rescue duties, Dunlap also worked at the 
Charleston Naval Shipyard. During his 39-year career he earned many 
awards and commendations, including the Navy Meritorious Civilian 
Service Award.

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  Dunlap was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5091, 
and served as post commander from 1959-1960. He also volunteered with 
the Boy Scouts, worked with Civil Defense, and donated over five 
gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
  Dunlap was buried with military honors at Carolina Memorial Park. I 
join the hundreds of people who attended his funeral and the people of 
North Charleston in expressing the deepest admiration for his life and 
work.

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