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." Maes 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.
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