Phillip Burton (June 1, 1926 – April 10, 1983) was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of California State Senator and Congressman John L. Burton.
Read more about Phillip Burton: Early Years and Education, Career Prior To Congress, U.S. Congress, Death, Succession, and Honors
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“Idleness is an appendix to nobility.”
—Robert Burton (1577–1640)