John M. Burris
John M. Burris | |
|---|---|
 Burris in 1982 | |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office 1977–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis B. Harrington |
| Succeeded by | Howard A. Clendaniel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1946 Milford, Delaware, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
John M. Burris (born April 19, 1946)[1][2] is an American politician and businessman.[3] He served as a Republican member for the 36th district of the Delaware House of Representatives.
Life and career
Burris was born in Milford, Delaware. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University.[4]
Burris was a businessman.[3]
Burris served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983.[5] In 1978, he was elected by his fellow House Republicans to serve as the Delaware House Minority Leader.[2]
In 2021, Burris was awarded the Gilman Bowl by Delaware's state government for his role in Delaware's economy.[6]
References
- ^ "Ronald Reagan". 1982.
- ^ a b "GOP names Milford's Burris as House Leader". The News Journal. December 1, 1978. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America, CQ Press, 1987
- ^ Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Volume 1, Federal Register Division, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, 1988
- ^ Delaware Lawyer: A Publication of Delaware Bar Foundation, The Foundation, 1982
- ^ Steele, Melissa. "State chamber awards Gilman Bowl to John M. Burris". Cape Gazette. Retrieved September 25, 2025.