[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1242]
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                   HONORING JOSEPHINE DeFINA STETSON

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2015

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Josephine 
DeFina Stetson for her work in the U.S. Army War Department.
  Josephine was born in New York City to Pasqual and Antoinette 
DeSimon, as the youngest of eight children. From a young age, Josephine 
had a passion for dance, a talent which led her to teach soldiers how 
to dance as a volunteer for the USO.
  Josephine served as a civilian employee for the U.S. Army War 
Department for four years, developing flow charts illustrating the 
organizational structures of various commands.
  After working for the Army, Josephine began selling real estate in 
the Palm Beaches, opening her own firm in 1973. She was consistently 
ranked one of the top firms in the area and the nation. Josephine is an 
enthusiastic member of the Palm Beach community, serving on the Palm 
Beach Board of Realtors for many years and as a longtime member and 
parishioner of the St. Edward's Church guild.
  In honor of her years of commitment to her country and dedication to 
her community, I'm pleased to recognize Mrs. Josephine DeFina Stetson 
and thank her for her service.

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