Robert Brawley CBorn and raised in Iredell County, Robert Brawley went to Raleigh in 1962 to pursue a bachelor's degree in Engineering at NC State University. As a student athlete, Robert was the ACC Wrestling Champion in his division in 1964 and 1966, as well as beng voted the ACC Tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler in 1964 and 1966. May 15, 2016 Robert will be inducted into the North Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 1967, while attending college, Robert began his service to the people of North Carolina when he joined the N.C. Army National Guard where he served for more than twenty-four years as a helicopter pilot and retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He was later inducted into the NC National Guard Academy Hall of Fame. He earned his degree in Engineering Operations from NC State University in 1968 and by 1980, his public service expanded into the political arena when he launched his bid for the North Carolina General Assembly, successfully campaigning to represent the 43rd house district, which included parts of Alexander, Catawba, and Iredell counties. He used his education to build insurance agencies, a construction business, and a ladies dress shop. This was necessary to give five children an opportunity for college. Robert served the citizens of the 43rd District for eighteen years, from 1981 until his retirement in 1998, and received the National Legislator of the Year award in 1995 by the National Republican Legislators Association and serving as President of the National Republican Legislators Association in 1996. During his service he served as chair and/or vice chair of various committees and received numerous awards for meritorious service. Robert served as Sunday School teacher and church lay speaker for over thirty years. Read More Read Less