Representative Norman P. Dunlap View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 5/21/2008
Birth Place: Nevada, Iowa
Birth County: Story
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 65 (1973)
Home County: Story
Norman P. Dunlap
Story County

NORMAN P. DUNLAP

NORMAN P. DUNLAP was born December 17, 1917 in Nevada, Iowa, the son of Ethel and Harry Dunlap. He received his education in Ames, graduating from Ames High School and earning a degree in Industrial Economics from Iowa State University. After college, Norman served in the Army Air Corps.

Norman worked for Coca-Cola before he and his wife, Jackie, returned to Ames where he began a twenty-five year career as an automobile dealer. Norman was an active member of the Iowa Auto Dealers Association and he served one term as association president. He also served on the Dodge Dealer Advisory Council. In 1966 he earned the “Boss of the Year” award.

Norman was active in Ames community affairs. His served as president of the Ames Board of Adjustment, Industrial Development Corporation, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce and Civil Service Commission and as a member of the Ames Community Chest.

His loyal support of Iowa State University included service as an advisor to Phi Delta Theda, and membership on the ISU Athletic Council. He was also an elected member of the Order of the Knoll. Norman served on the vestry of St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church.

A Republican, Mr. Dunlap was a member of the Sixty-fifth General Assembly. (1973-1974)

Norman P. Dunlap died on May 21, 2008 at the age of 90.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eighty-Third General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Norman P. Dunlap, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.

Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

DAVE DEYOE

LISA HEDDENS

BETH WESSEL-KROSCHELL

Committee