Neal Dunn | |
|---|---|
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| Installed | January 3, 2017 |
| Orders | |
| Rank | Major |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 16, 1953 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Residence | Panama City, Florida |
| Occupation | Surgeon and Businessman |
| Alma mater |
Washington and Lee University George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences |
Neal Patrick Dunn (born February 16, 1953) is an American surgeon and politician from the state of Florida. A Republican, Dunn is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 2nd congressional district.
Early life and career[]
Dunn was born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 16, 1953.[1] He studied Interdisciplinary Sciences at Washington and Lee University where he received his bachelor of science. He then graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his medical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He served in the United States Army for eleven years of active duty service, reaching the rank of Major.[2] He then settled in Panama City, Florida, where he helped found the Panama City Urological Center, the Panama City Surgery Center, and was the founding chairman of Summit Bank.[3]
U.S. House of Representatives[]
In August 2015, Dunn announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 2nd congressional district in the 2016 elections. The district's one-term incumbent, Democrat Gwen Graham, opted to retire after a court-ordered redistricting made the district heavily Republican.[3][4][5] He won the Republican Party nomination, defeating attorneys Lathika (Mary) Thomas and Ken Sukhia.[6] He defeated Walter Dartland in the general election.[7] He was sworn into the House of Representatives on January 3, 2017.[8]
Committee assignments[]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research
- Committee on Science, Space and Technology
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Space
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- Republican Study Committee[9]
Personal life[]
Dunn and his wife, Leah, have celebrated over thirty years of marriage. They have three sons and three grandsons.[5]
References[]
- ↑ "Guide to the New Congress". Roll Call. http://info.cqrollcall.com/rs/764-XAC-282/images/CQ-NewMemberGuide-115thCongress.pdf. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ↑ McMullian, Bo (January 14, 2016). "Jackson County Times - "Conservative for Congress" Neal Dunn visits Marianna". Jackson County Times. http://www.jacksoncountytimes.net/local-news/item/7050-%E2%80%9Cconservative-for-congress%E2%80%9D-neal-dunn-visits-marianna.html. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Burlew, Jeff (August 10, 2015). "Panama City surgeon Dunn announces run for Congress". Tallahassee Democrat. http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/10/panama-city-surgeon-dunn-announces-run-congress/31414797/. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ Garman, Valerie (August 7, 2015). "Neal Dunn announces candidacy for Congress". Panama City News Herald. http://www.newsherald.com/article/20150807/news/150809517. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bennett, Lanetra. "Neal Dunn Announces Candidacy for Florida Congressional District 2". WCTV-TV. http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Neal-Dunn-Announces-Candidacy-for-Florida-Congressional-District-2-321320781.html. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Dunn wins GOP CD2, Democratic race too close to call". Tallahassee Democrat. August 30, 2016. http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/08/30/dunn-wins-gop-cd2-democratic-race-too-close-call/89557256/. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Lawson and Dunn head to Washington". http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/11/08/lawson-and-dunn-head-washington/93251114/. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ↑ LAKANA (January 3, 2017). "Rep. Neal Dunn sworn in to 115th Congress". http://www.mypanhandle.com/news/rep-neal-dunn-sworn-in-to-115th-congress/635530133. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Member List". https://rsc-walker.house.gov/. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
External links[]
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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