Background
Burke, Robert Lawrence was born on December 30, 1928 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Edmund and Gertrude Landin Burke.
Burke, Robert Lawrence was born on December 30, 1928 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Edmund and Gertrude Landin Burke.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1952. Master of Arts in Journalism, University Alabama, 1964.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1952, advanced through grades to colonel, 1972, retired, 1977. Manager American Newspaper Publications Association, 1977-1982, senior vice president, 1982-1991. Consultant Orange, Virginia, since 1991.
Lecturer in field.
President Civic Association, Fairfax, Virginia, 1979-1980. Chairman Orange County (Virginia) Republican Party, 1997-2002. Chairman 30th Legislation District Republican Committee, Virginia, since 2001.
Member Piedmont Environmental Council, Virginia, since 1998. Member National Press Club, National War College Alumni Association, United States Military Academy Association Graduates, University Alabama Alumni Association.
Married Dorothy Ann Halvorsen, June 4, 1952. Children: Randi Ann, Karen, Robert L. Junior, Elizabeth.