The Burke Company

6162 E. Mockingbird Lane Ste. 210; Dallas, TX 75214; 214.887.0005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DALLAS' PREMIER DESIGN / BUILD / REMODEL FIRM

CELEBRATES 42nd ANNIVERSARY

Dallas, TX - Tuesday, August 14, 2002 - The Beatles hit the music scene. The President of the United States was assassinated. "To Kill A Mockingbird" was written. Barbie was just beginning to hit stardom. Such were the 1960's.

America has become a very different place since then. Faceless conglomerates and carbon copy strip malls have replaced burger stands and dime stores. Discount chains and automated manufacturing are the windfalls of our "here and now" society.

Yet there's a renewed fondness and appreciation for the small business. Pride, skill, service, craftsmanship, and the personal touch are becoming more valued. The Burke Company, one of Dallas' most prestigious design, build, and remodeling firms, has survived and thrived through the cycles of change.

For 42 years, Pat Burke, Vice President of The Burke Company laughs, "It really is interesting to think back on those days before every city looked alike, before franchise fast-food and discount stores dotted the landscape, before the bottom line was more important than the quality of the product or service. When we started our business in 1960, people had to take pride in their work. Today, 42 years later, the pride at The Burke Company is even stronger than it was back then. We've learned a few things, but we've never forgotten our reason for being: to relentlessly pursue the highest standards of service through quality workmanship and exceed customer expectations. And always, always, always, have fun doing our work!"

With the Small Business Administration estimating that about 60% of businesses fail during their first five years of operation, Burke stands out as something of a pleasant statistical anomaly: a reliable, "always there" local company known for its insistence on providing only the very best. "Even after 42 years, we still have many clients who call us for new design / build ideas," says Jason Asmar, President of the company. "Some of our clients call us to create and incorporate new designs into homes we transformed 30 years ago, while others have just heard about our unique one-stop-shopping approach and are ready to transform their newer homes." Asmar adds, "We are very excited about our 42nd anniversary. Believe it or not, we're already planning our 50th!

The Burke Company's design ingenuity can be seen at numerous homes throughout the Lakewood, White Rock, and Preston Hollow areas. Residents of these areas could truly select most any firm for their home's transformation. However, with Burke's deep commitment to integrity and craftsmanship and numerous accolades, awards and recognitions in the industry, hundreds of homeowners have trusted nobody else. As the company continues to expand its design, build and remodeling horizons, the National Housing Quality award, the most prestigious in the industry, is now included as a formal part of Burke's strategy toward another successful 42 years.

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