[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
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                           HONORING MAE DUKE

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2016

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mae Duke, who is 
being recognized by the Century Village Democratic Club for her 
distinguished service to the West Palm Beach community.
  As part of the ``greatest generation,'' Mae's life embodied the 
American dream. Mae is a first generation Jewish immigrant raised on 
Coney Island, New York and overcame numerous obstacles to complete her 
education and work as a laboratory technician. Mae married Sam Duke, a 
New York City Police officer, in 1947, and together they raised four 
children in Brooklyn.
  Since her youth, Mae has believed in the importance of public 
service, civic duty, and participation in democracy. After her four 
children enrolled in public school, Mae ran for the local school board. 
Later, she and her husband started a youth league at their local 
synagogue. Today at age 89, Mae lives in West Palm Beach where she is 
admired by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. She is 
still active with local community groups and is the President of the 
Century Village Club.
  Wherever her life has taken her, Mae Duke has selflessly volunteered 
her time and efforts to better her community. I am pleased to join in 
honoring Ms. Duke for her enriching, lifelong community service.

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