Sala Burton

Sala Burton ( April 1, 1925 - February 1, 1987) was a United States Representative from California. She was born Sala Galante in Bialystock, Poland. She attended public schools in San Francisco and San Francisco University. She was the associate director, California Public Affairs Institute, 1948-1950. She was the vice president, California Democratic Council, 1951-1954. She served as president, San Francisco Democratic Women’s Forum, 1957-1959. April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

Burton served as a delegate to Democratic National Conventions, 1956, 1976, 1980, and 1984. She was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband, United States Representative Phillip Burton. She was reelected to the two succeeding Congresses (June 21, 1983 - February 1, 1987). She died on February 1, 1987, in Washington, D.C. and was buried in the Presidio of San Francisco. In political science, a democrat is an advocate, follower, or proponent of democracy. ... Phillip Burton (June 1, 1926 - April 10, 1983) was a United States Representative from California. ...

References

• Sala Burton's biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress