[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1202-E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    A TRIBUTE TO CLARK BURRUS, VICE CHAIRMAN, FIRST CHICAGO CAPITAL 
                             MARKETS, INC.

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to an outstanding leader and 
businessman, Mr. Clark Burrus, Vice Chairman of First Chicago Capital 
Markets, Inc., who was recently honored by the First National Bank of 
Chicago.
  Mr. Burrus has served the First National Bank of Chicago for nearly 
twenty years, constantly contributing his innovative ideas and valuable 
insight. Before joining The First National Bank of Chicago, Mr. Burrus 
served the city of Chicago under Mayors Martin Kennelley, Richard J. 
Daley, Michael Bilandic, and Jane Byrne. Mr. Burrus was chairman of the 
Transition Committee on Finance for Mayor Harold Washington and co-
chaired Mayor Byrne's Pension Study Commission. Starting in 1975, I had 
the pleasure of working with Mr. Burrus, while I was an Alderman and he 
was City Comptroller. It was always a

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pleasure to work with Mr. Burrus, as he consistently served the city in 
an unassuming, unselfish, and effective manner.
  Mr. Burrus continues to dedicate his time, expertise, and leadership 
to his community. He serves on various boards and commissions including 
several health care boards, higher education committees, as well as 
metropolitan planning councils. He was the past chairman and treasurer 
of the Chicago Unit Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society. 
Mr. Burrus is also a current member and past Chairman of the Chicago 
Transit Authority.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Clark Burrus for the valuable leadership 
and knowledge he has contributed to his workplace and community. I 
would like to extend my best wishes for many more years of service to 
his community.

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