[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO KING BURSTEIN

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 2, 1999

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 70th birthday of a 
fine American, true friend, and outstanding community activist: Mr. 
King Burstein. King was born on November 10, 1929 in Malden, 
Massachusetts. Upon graduating from the University of California at Los 
Angeles, King began working with his father and his brother in a 
leather findings business.
  In 1961, King was married, and in the next few years, he and his wife 
Lee became parents of two fine sons. In the 1970s, King--along with his 
brother--relocated the family leather business to Orange County.
  King, together with Lee, has long been involved in community affairs 
and both national and local political issues. From his city council to 
the White House, King actively participates in the self-government that 
is the essence of our democracy. He has an admirable passion for doing 
what is right, and never hesitates to give time and resources when 
needed.
  King and Lee have also been very involved with their temple, Temple 
Bat Yahn. King in particular is a leader in promoting education on key 
public policy issues both for members of his temple and for elected 
officials. He is extraordinarily well-read, and always informed about 
the significant issues of the day.
  I am not alone among my colleagues here in the chamber in calling 
King Burstein a good personal friend. Those of you who do not know King 
personally will nonetheless recognize in him the same outstanding 
qualities that characterize that rare individual among your own 
constituents who is a true national leader. In recognition of his 
contributions to our county, to his community, and to his family, I 
know you will all join me in wishing King a very happy and prosperous 
70th birthday, and many more to come.