[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E750]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING TROOPER JEFFREY DUNLAP

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trooper Jeffrey 
Dunlap, a devoted public servant, for his heroic actions on the evening 
of Monday, July 3. For more than 13 years, Trooper Dunlap has served in 
the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, risking his life every day to 
protect and serve the people of Buncombe County.
  On the evening of July 3rd, Trooper Dunlap stopped his vehicle to 
assist a stranded motorist on I-26 West. In a horrific turn of events, 
the motorist pulled out a gun and shot Trooper Dunlap in the chest. 
Thankfully, the round was stopped by Trooper Dunlap's bulletproof vest, 
and he was able to swifty return fire. In the face of imminent danger, 
Trooper Dunlap neutralized the threat, saving his own life and 
protecting the lives of innocent bystanders. Following the shooting, 
Trooper Dunlap was taken to a local hospital and has since been 
discharged.
  The true essence of heroism is the willingness to sacrifice one's own 
personal safety for the protection of others. Trooper Dunlap has and 
will continue to show up to work every day willing to place himself in 
danger for the greater good. I thank Trooper Dunlap, for exemplifying 
what it means to protect and serve.

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