P age T he P o rtla n d O bserver • M ay 21, 1997 Citizen honored Continued from Metro Burt has touched the lives thousands of people during his many decades of achievement, and he’s by no means “retired.” As columnist for the Portland Observer for over a decade, “The Professor” writes weekly about the issues of the day, often drawing from early African and African American history. As a Professor at Portland State University in the 1970s, he helped prepare hundreds of students with “real life” lessons in business, eco­ nomics, and Black Studies courses. Many, many Portland Public School children - now grown - benefited from his work with the school dis­ trict. His best known publication, B lack Inventors o f A m erica launched a national history and re­ search movement that continues to­ day. Well-wishers at the birthday cel­ ebration, who dined on delicious “birthday pies” from Mother Dear’s Tasty Pastries, included: Greg Benton, Phyllis Benton, Tom Booth, Harriet Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. Carr, Jeanette Carr, Cathy Galbraith, Nathan Hart, Roslyn Hill, Janice Ingersoll, Jennifer Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Maxey, Kimberly Moreland, Gloria Phillips, Aleem Shabazz, “Sir Al” of Sir Al’s Salon, Pam Slaughter, The Observer’s Gary Ann Taylor, Bernard Walker, and R eflectio n s’ O.B Hill, G loria McMurtry, Monica McMurtry, and Vicky Hendricks. A few well-wishers prepared spe­ cial greetings for this surprise Happy Birthday article: “Dear Burt - When I think of you in the early days of World War II, it I would like to take this opportu­ nity to wish Professor McKinley Burt a Happy 75th Birthday !!! As a student in one of McKinley Burt’s classes at Portland State University, I was impressed with not only his knowledge but also his compassion to assist African American students commit themselves to excellence. McKinley Burt has had a profound influence upon me, my future dreams, and my career achieve­ ments. I applaud and congratulate McKinley on making significant contributions to the lives o f many African Americans throughout his many years. O nce again, co n g ratu latio n M cKinley! S incerely, H erm an Grimes, President, Coast Industries, Inc. To the Professor McKinley from ALL o f his friends: Our Great Thanks, and Keep on Keepin’ On! brings back memones of the many meetings ..you, me and many more like us attended to strategize the fight to urge President Roosevelt to order Executive Order 8802. This order stated: “no job should be de­ nied to anyone involved in the War effort”. We met, we fought, we per­ severed, Just think Burt, we are not that young anymore, but we will forever keep thinking and saying and pursuing “Freedom - Let It Ring !”. Happy 75th Birthday from your pal, Charles B. Maxey. Happy Birthday to the Professor: Mckinley Burt’s long standing com­ m itm ent to P o rtlan d ’s A frican American community is to be cel­ ebrated with great respect. His intellect, wisdom, and pro­ lific insights have made him a true “jewel” in our city. May God con­ tinue to bless y o u ! Your friend, Kim­ berly Moreland B3 Pre-Qualification Requested Two Rivers Correctional Institution, Umatilla, OR Area of Work: Vacuum Toilet System Suppliers/Vendors Target Completion Date: Summer 1999 Mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference: May 15, 1:00 pm PS Located at the Address Below Pre-qualification Due Date: May 22, 1997, 5:00 pm, PST Obtain and Submit Prequalification Applications At: Drake/Dunn, A Joint Venture ATTN: Keith Banes 437 N. 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