American politician serving as a United States Representative from California, 1964-1983
For other people with similar names, see Philip Burton (disambiguation).
Phillip Burton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
In office February 18, 1964 – April 10, 1983
Preceded by
John F. Shelley
Succeeded by
Sala Burton
Constituency
5th district (1964–1975, 1983) 6th district (1975–1983)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district
In office January 7, 1957 - February 24, 1964
Preceded by
Thomas A. Maloney
Succeeded by
John Burton
Personal details
Born
(1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Died
April 10, 1983(1983-04-10) (aged 56) San Francisco, California, US
Resting place
Presidio of San Francisco
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Sala Lipschultz
Relatives
John Burton (brother) Kimiko Burton (niece)
Education
University of Southern California (BA) Golden Gate University (LLB)
Phillip Burton (June 1, 1926 – April 10, 1983) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from California from 1964 until his death in 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party and represented California's 5th congressional district.
During his time in Congress, Burton was known for his liberal views and his strong support for civil rights, environmental protection, and social welfare programs. He was a key author of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which later became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and he worked to expand access to healthcare and education for all Americans.
Burton was also a strong advocate for environmental protection, and he played a key role in the creation of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California. He was also involved in the establishment of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a protected area of coastline and wilderness in Northern California.
In addition to his work in Congress, Burton was also a powerful figure in California politics, and he played a key role in shaping the state's Democratic Party. He was known for his ability to build coalitions and get things done, and he was respected by both his colleagues in Congress and his constituents in California.
Burton died in 1983 at the age of 56, and he was succeeded in Congress by his wife, Sala Burton, who served until 1987.
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