Mr. Speaker and my colleagues. it becomes my sad duty to announce to you the death yesterday in my city of San Diego of my predecessor in office. the Honorable George Burnham. Representative from the Twentieth District of California in the Seventythird and Seventyfourth Congresses. Mr. Burnham was a very fine and distinguished gentleman and citizen of San Diego. Born in London. England. December 28. 1868. he came to America in 1881 and was educated in the public schools. and on coming of age became a naturalized citizen. Mr. Burnham held many offices of distinction with great ability. He was past grand commander of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of the State of California. past president of the San Diego Council.
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