[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 93 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
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  HONORING HAZEL N. DUKES, PRESIDENT, NEW YORK STATE CONFERENCE NAACP

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Hazel L. Dukes, 
president of the New York State Conference of NAACP Branches.
  Ms. Dukes is a great woman of courage and strength, dedicated to 
equality for all Americans. As an active champion of the community, Ms. 
Dukes is known for her unselfish devotion to economic and social 
justice.
  Ms. Duke's tremendous commitment is shown by her involvement in 
numerous organizations including Delta Sigma Theta; State University of 
New York, Board of Trustees; Stillman College, Board of Trustees; 
Phelps Stokes Institute, Board of Trustees; State of New York Martin 
Luther King Commissions, Board of Directors; and Metro Manhattan Links 
Chapter, Inc., Executive Committee, to name a few.
  As a champion of justice, Ms. Dukes has been the recipient of 
numerous awards including Academy of Distinction--Adelphi University; 
Academy of Women Achievers Award--YWCA City of New York; John La Farge 
Award for Interracial Justice--The Catholic Interracial Council of New 
York; Distinguished Service Award--The Federation of Negro National 
Civil Service Organization; Women's Honor Roll--Town of Hempstead; Guy 
R. Brewer Humanitarian Award--New York State Black and Puerto Rican 
Caucus.
  As a Member of Congress, I salute Ms. Dukes as a shining beacon of 
hope, and a trailblazer in our community's struggle for justice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in saluting Ms. Hazel Dukes for her 
outstanding contributions to the community and to the nation.

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