[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2084]
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 HONORING BILL BURKE FOR HIS ROLE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER 
                               OF THE AGC

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                         HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 13, 1999

  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor and 
congratulate Bill Burke for the leadership and direction he has 
provided to the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors 
(AGC) over the last 23 years. As Chairman of AGC, his countless hours 
of persistent hard work have led to some great strides and advancements 
for general contractors in San Diego.
  During Bill's tenure he provided fundamental leadership that expanded 
the tasks of the San Diego AGC by moving them into a multi-dimensional 
organization that not only strives to accomplish the goals and 
achievements of the construction industry, but also provides 
apprenticeships, safety, and benefit programs. He has demonstrated 
great flexibility and creativity over the last two decades to keep 
ahead of the changing role of general contractors and the construction 
industry in San Diego County.
  At the end of this year Bill Burke will be retiring from his 
leadership position. He will remain a constant standard and hard act to 
follow for all future AGC Chairmen, his impact on the construction 
industry in San Diego county will be felt for many future generations. 
I thank him for all his efforts and congratulate him on his retirement 
and wish him the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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