TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DAVID L. UNWIN OF SUMMERVILLE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of David L. Unwin of Summerville on December 22, 2010; and

Whereas, born September 17, 1939, in Malone, New York, David L. Unwin was a son of Wayne Morris Unwin and Velma Greene Unwin; and

Whereas, he was a retired CW3 United States Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict, as well as retired safety director at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in Charleston; and

Whereas, a man of faith, he was a member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church and also served as a board member of Dorchester Seniors, Inc., and Independent Transportation Network Charleston; and

Whereas, in addition, he was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 6629, Monsignor Richard C. Madden Assembly; member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and life member of the Association of the United States Army, American Legion Post 21, Disabled American Veterans, American Military Retirees Association, Military Officers Association of America, National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, and Silver Haired Legislature; and

Whereas, he leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Betty Unwin of Summerville; two sons, Donald Wayne Unwin (Kathleen) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Andrew David Unwin (Lisa) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; six grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of David L. Unwin of Summerville, and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mrs. Betty Unwin for the family.