[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 78 (Friday, May 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF MARK BURKE

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                            HON. JOE NEGUSE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2019

  Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today because on April 22nd 
Colorado and our nation lost an invaluable public servant--City Council 
Member Mark Burke of Breckenridge, Colorado.
   Mark was renowned throughout his community for the many things he 
did to help the town grow. During his time in office, he worked 
tirelessly to better the city's education system and protect the 
community's natural environment. He also led efforts to develop the 
city's infrastructure and helped it to recover following the Great 
Recession.
   In addition to being a devoted leader, Mark was also a loving friend 
to all those around him. Many recall numerous times where he went out 
of his way to help those in need, or even just to brighten someone's 
day. To Mark, lending a hand was not a challenge, but an opportunity.
   Mark's love of life and those he shared it with fundamentally 
changed my home state of Colorado and our entire nation for the better. 
His leadership and devotion to others brought changes to his community 
that will be enjoyed for years to come. I hope others in this body and 
throughout this nation will join me in remembering Mark and the 
tremendous service he gave to his community and country.

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