Political Quotes

“today I honor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, who is retiring at the end of 2008, after a distinguished and illustrious career spanning 50 years as a public servant in the State of California. I wish to extend to Mrs. Burke, who served as a Representative of California's 37th Congressional District from 1973 to 1979, my sincere congratulations for the decades of dedicated service that she has given to her Nation, her State, and her county. She is currently serving as chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and is in the final year of her fourth term on the board. For the past 15 years, she has represented the Second Supervisorial District. Supervisor Burke will be remembered as a devoted public servant who amassed numerous accomplishments and countless awards--in addition to inspiring women and minorities to pursue careers in public service.”