[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1160-E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF RICHARD BURTON

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                         HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Richard Allyn 
Burton and the contributions he has made to our nation. Mr. Burton, 
born to Clarence and Fern Burton in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is a 
shining example for future generations to follow.
  Mr. Burton came to California during the Great Depression with his 
four brothers and

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mother in search of work. Denied access at the state line, they made 
the arduous journey back to Missouri, yet upon their return they 
received word that Richard's uncle had found work for them in 
Escondido, California. After making the trip once again, the Burton 
family settled down in Escondido.
  Upon the United States' entry into World War II, the Burtons answered 
the call to service and all four brothers enlisted in the military. 
After completing basic training and 16 weeks of ``A'' School to become 
an Electrician's Mate, Mr. Burton served with Task Forces 92 and 94 in 
the North Pacific supporting offensive operations against the Japanese. 
He then passed through the Panama Canal and supported operations in the 
Caribbean. Upon his separation from the military, Mr. Burton had been 
awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal 
(with a bronze star), the American Campaign Medal and the World War II 
Victory Medal.
  After returning from the war, Richard married Ms. Eloise Flanders of 
Escondido, and the two enjoyed 53 years of marriage. They raised two 
children, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
  Mr. Burton is the epitome of what we now refer to as the ``Greatest 
Generation.'' He served his country well in her time of need, and he 
has exemplified the hard work and determination that makes America 
great.

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