Burke, [Pearl] Yvonne Brathwaite(nee Watson; Pearl Yvonne Watson)

1932 - Born on the 5th of October in Los Angeles, California.

1953 - Graduated received her B.A. from University of CAlifornia, Los Angeles.

1956 - Received her J.D. from USC Law School.

1966-1972 - Member of the California State Assembly and the 1st black woman elected to California General Assembly.

1972-1978 - Became the Member of the U.S. House of Representatives initially representing portions of Los Angeles.

         - Vice-Chairman of Democratic National Convention.

1979-1980 - Represented the 4th district.

1993-1994 - Chairman of the Board of Supervisors from 1997-1998, and 2002-2003.

1992-2005 - Served as Los Angeles County Supervisor from the 2nd district.

• "The presidency is temporary-but the family is permanent."