[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PAUL EDWARD DUNN

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, a constituent and good friend 
of mine, Paul Edward Dunn, was one of the most well respected lawyers 
across the entire state of Tennessee for over four decades.
  He was one of the kindest, most honest, fair-minded men I have ever 
had the privilege to know, and I was deeply saddened to learn he passed 
away on Saturday.
  When he wasn't serving our own community as a lawyer, as a member of 
various state bar associations, or as a special General Sessions judge, 
he was serving our Nation in the United States Marine Corps as a tank 
commander during the Korean War and later in the reserves.
  Paul would have been married to his sweet wife Martha for sixty years 
on August third this year. Their devotion and love for each other was 
known well by many.
  Paul and Martha had five wonderful children, but one in particular, 
Laura, holds a special place in my heart from years ago.
  The first time I ran for Congress in 1988, Laura, who was in eighth 
grade at the time, came to help us every day after she got out of 
school, and even on the weekends.
  I don't think many people worked for me as hard as she did. It seems 
like Laura's perseverance, work ethic, and soft heart were inspired by 
her dad, who possessed the same attributes.
  Paul and Martha suffered a painful loss when Laura left this world at 
the young age of 22 due to her battle with lymphoma cancer. Now, we 
have the hope, through faith in God, that they have been reunited in 
Heaven.
  Laura was such a wonderful, sweet, young woman full of enthusiasm for 
others.
  While I am saddened by the loss of Paul, and the loss he and Martha 
experienced with Laura's passing, I certainly appreciate the kindness 
they showed me through the years.
  While Tennessee mourns the loss of a great man, we remember the 
positive impact Paul made on our community, state, and our Nation.

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