[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H11435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO PAUL BURKE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Watson) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, Hollywood has lost another star with the 
passing of Paul Burke at the age of 83. Paul Burke was best known for 
the role he played of Colonel Joe Gallagher in the TV series ``Twelve 
O'Clock High.'' He was also known for winning two Emmy nominations for 
his role as Detective Adam Flint on the critically acclaimed New York 
cop drama ``The Naked City.''
  Paul was born on July 21st, 1926, in New Orleans, son of prizefighter 
Martin Burke, who became a promoter and nightclub owner. While growing 
up, Burke's family owned the popular French Quarter nightclub and 
restaurant Marty Burke's.
  After moving to Hollywood as a young man in the late 1940s, Burke 
studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse for 2 years. Movie director 
Lloyd Bacon, a friend of Burke's father, got him his first role, an 
unaccredited bit part in the 1951 Betty Grable musical ``Call Me 
Mister.''
  In addition to his wife of 30 years, Burke is survived by his three 
children from his first marriage, Paula Burke-Lopez, Paul Brian Burke, 
and Dina Burke-Shawkat; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  The Hollywood community, his family, friends and colleagues will miss 
him and his contributions to the entertainment industry.

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