[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 43 (Monday, March 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E209-E210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  100TH BIRTHDAY OF EMMIE `BOOTS' BURK

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 8, 2021

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I 
rise today in celebration of Mrs. Emmie `Boots' Burk to commemorate the 
very significant milestone of her 100th birthday.
  Emmie Fulton Burk was born on Texas Independence Day, March 2, 1921 
in Koblenz, Germany to an American military family stationed overseas. 
Growing up in the State of Georgia she learned the importance of family 
and tradition. She was a member of the first Girl Scout troop on Ft. 
Screven, Georgia (Tybee Island). When her father, MSgt. Benjamin Fulton 
was later stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Emmie moved to 
finish high school in 1939. She has been a proud Texan ever since.
  In 1942, she married the love of her life, James William Burk. She 
helped raise their son and daughter and became very active in their 
children's school and extracurricular activities, as well as church and 
other community service. She was independent and career driven. After 
the passing of her husband in 1979, she worked to solely support 
herself eventually going on to work in the early stages of market 
research. After several years in the industry, she began her own 
company, Burk Market Research, growing it into a successful venture 
through the 1970s to 1990s.
  A faithful public servant, she worked with the United States Census 
Bureau assisting with many monthly studies, to include current 
population studies. This led her to travel across our great country to 
many different areas, where she helped lead the count. In 1991, she 
received the Bronze Medal for meritorious service. Mrs. Burk retired in 
2011 at the age of 90 with 43 years of service, making her one of the 
longest serving members in the Bureau's history.
  Today you will find Mrs. Burk attending one of her great 
grandchildren's events. A strong family-driven mind, Mrs. Burk 
dedicates her time to family and making new joyful memories. Madam 
Speaker, I am proud to honor Mrs. Burk and a tremendous life well-
lived. I thank Mrs. Burk for her many years of public service. It is my 
hope that she will share her 100th with all her loved ones.

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