Representative James W. Burke View All Years

JAMES W. BURKE

Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable James W. Burke, begs leave to submit the following memorial:

James Burke was born January 23, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Morningside College and was a graduate of the University of Iowa. He was a real estate salesman, served as an administrative assistant for the City of Sioux City, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1955, was a member of the Monahan Post 64 of the American Legion and Chapter 54 of Disabled American Veterans.

A Democrat, Mr. Burke represented Woodbury County in the Sixty-first General Assembly.

James Burke died on March 25, 1983. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Hazel Burke of Sioux City; and two brothers, Thomas of Sioux City and Donald of Rockford, Illinois.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventieth General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable James W. Burke, 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.

JAMES O’KANE

AL STURGEON

LEO MILLER

Committee