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REMEMBERING JOHN VALENTINE BURKE
(Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to remember and honor John Burke of Savannah, Georgia, who sadly passed away on September 17 at the age of 91.
John served his community by sharing his passion for sports and the outdoors through his writing. A native of Maine, John began his life in the Coastal Empire when he was stationed as a Marine at Parris Island, South Carolina. After leaving the Marine Corps, John began his career as a reporter with the Savannah Morning News where he worked for over 50 years.
John's passion for life and the outdoors inspired him to document his travels to Alaska. A recipient of many honors throughout his lifetime, John's most cherished memory was being the grand marshal of the 2007 Savannah, Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
As a devoted outdoorsman, John served the Savannah community as an advocate for hunting and fishing conservation.
I am grateful for John's service to his country and community, and I know his impact will never be forgotten.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 168
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