[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 86 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
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                 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MARK BURTON

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2013

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mark Burton, who 
has served Northern California labor, specifically, Napa and Solano 
Counties, since 1978. I ask all my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the many outstanding achievements of Mark during his lifetime.
   Mark Burton has touched the lives of many with dedication and grace. 
Evidenced since his early childhood; Mark's driven and compassionate 
nature laid the foundation for a legacy of inspiration to all who know 
him.
   Mark was born in Richmond, California, on June 11, 1957; and Mark 
graduated from Pinole Valley High School in 1976, where he met the love 
of his life, Becky, who Mark later married and raised their two sons, 
Andrew and Adam, with.
   Mark is committed to making the world a better place and his grace 
and ability to effectively communicate with people from all different 
backgrounds, he courageously stands up for what he believes is both 
fair and right not only in the workplace, but in life as well.
   Mark's reputation for being dependable, fair, and loyal propelled 
Mark to become a foreman for Bechtel before joining the Local 3 staff 
as a Business Agent in 2000. Mark was promoted to District 
Representative for Napa and Solano Counties in 2006 and has dedicated 
his time to improving working conditions throughout organized labor.
   Mr. Speaker, we are truly honored to pay tribute to our friend and 
dedicated public servant Mark Burton. We ask our colleagues to join 
with us in thanking Mr. Burton for his long and dedicated service to 
the citizens of Solano and Napa counties and wishing him continued 
success in all his future endeavors along with a happy retirement.

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