[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1115-E1116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   AWARDING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ROBERT ``BOB'' DUNN A CONGRESSIONAL 
                          VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award Chief 
Petty Officer Robert ``Bob'' Dunn with a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. His service and sacrifice through the United States Navy 
exemplify his national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to 
serve the country he loves. Chief Petty Officer Dunn is truly an ideal 
candidate to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Chief Petty Officer Dunn spent many years supporting the Navy with 
his decorated engineering knowledge and skill set. He was first ported 
in Hawaii on USS Tunny SSN-682 as a reactor operator and electronic 
technician. He relayed his experience to new servicemen through 
teaching at the Electronics Technician

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Maintenance School in Hawaii. Chief Petty Officer Dunn was promoted 
aboard USS Los Angeles where he became a Chief Petty Officer in the 
Reactor Controls Division as well as a Reactor Operator and Engineering 
Watch Supervisor.
  Chief Petty Officer Dunn served during the Cold War at a time in our 
nation's history when young minds in engineering and nuclear power 
helped propel America above the Soviet Union. Chief Petty Officer 
Dunn's time of service also included five Western Pacific deployments 
and an Eastern Pacific Deployment.
  As a submarine sailor back in the 1980s, Chief Petty Officer Dunn 
worked long hours at the port, including 24-hour duty days. His 
submarine deployed for three to six months at a time which created 
challenges for his family. But above all, Chief Petty Officer Dunn 
persevered and demonstrated grit and passion to serve his country.
  After retiring, Chief Petty Officer Dunn continued to embody a true 
American patriot through his involvement in the community as a Party 
Precinct President of the Royal Kunia area in Honolulu and a member of 
the Freemasons in Hawaii.
  I am beyond honored to have Chief Petty Officer Dunn in Texas' 4th 
Congressional district and am privileged to award such a distinguished 
citizen for his sacrifices.

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