[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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                     REMEMBERING M.J. ``MAC'' DUBE

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2014

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of M.J. ``Mac'' 
Dube, who passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Mac, a family man, 
United States Marine, and public servant will always be remembered in 
Twentynine Palms for his hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm.
  As a combat Marine, Colonel, and Chief of Staff at the Twentynine 
Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Mac served his country 
honorably and left a legacy for all those who will come after him. Mac 
and I were both promoted to Colonel at the same time, an honor I will 
always remember and cherish. You know, the Marine Corps has an old 
saying, ``No greater friend, no worse enemy.'' This could not have been 
truer for Mac, he was a great Marine and his thirty years, four Purple 
Hearts, and Silver Star are all compliments of his extraordinary 
service.
  Mac began his involvement with the city of Twentynine Palms in 1994 
following his retirement from the Marine Corps. He held various roles 
including a seat on the city council and as a field representative to 
County Supervisor Bill Postmus.
  It is with a heavy heart that I come to the House floor today to 
remember Mac. I join with the Marine Corps and city of Twentynine Palms 
in remembering and praying for Mac's family, especially his wife Patty.
  Semper FI.

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