[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 94 (Friday, June 12, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H4336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF BURNEY STARKS

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Burney 
Starks, a man who was beloved by many in southern Arizona and who 
recently, suddenly passed away.
  Burney dedicated his life to service as an Army veteran, a school 
counselor, and drop-out prevention specialist for the Tucson Unified 
School District. He played football for the University of Arizona and 
graduated from the U of A with honors.
  Southern Arizonans will remember his incredible singing voice, his 
love for Motown and karaoke, and his active involvement in the 
community. He was a lead organizer for the Juneteenth Festival, and he 
was involved in many local organizations, including the Tucson Boys 
Choir, Tucson MLK Celebration Committee, and the Warrior Alumni 
Foundation.
  He had a passion for helping others succeed and a unique gift for 
bringing out their best. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Burney a 
few weeks ago on Memorial Day before he died. He was as lighthearted 
and dynamic as ever.
  His smile and laughter will be missed by many, but no doubt his 
spirit will live on through the countless lives he touched during his 
life.

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