Occupation- Retired Educator

Child(ren)- Vincent Leonard Clarke, Veronica Rose Clarke

Education- New York City Community College, A.A., 1968; Brooklyn College, B.S., 1973; Adelphi University, Master's Degree, 1979

Born- October 24, 1940, Delray Beach, FL

Recreational Interest- dancing, reading, sewing, singing, swimming

Committee Membership - Select Committee on Claim Bills Co-Chair

K-12 Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member

Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member

Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee

Health & Human Services Committee

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service - American Cancer Society, 2005-present

Broward County Community Development Committee

Broward County Planning Council, 2000-2005

City Commissioner, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 1993-2005

Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, 1993-2005

Florida League of Cities, Board of Directors, 1999-2005

Broward League of Cities, President, 2002-2003

National League of Cities, Board of Directors, 1996

New York City School Teacher, 1979-1985

Elected School Board member, New York City, District 18, 1980-1983

Affiliations - American Association of University Women, Women's Issues Chair for Florida, 1987-present

Carl J. Nixon Mango Festival, Inc., board member, 1986-present

Common Highlands Homeowners Association, charter member, 1987-present

Deerfield Chamber of Commerce, 1993-present

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 1979-present

J.M. Unit Boys & Girls Club, board member

Kiwanis of Deerfield West, 1995-present

North Broward Hospital Community Primary Care, 2003-present

North Broward Hospital District, Community Relations Council, 1998-present

The International Women's Leadership Association

Highlights - Greater Fort Lauderdale Democratic Club Legislator of the Year, 2012

ICABA 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans, 2012

Keynote Speaker Award for Everest University Spring Commencement, 2012

The Latino American Who's Who, 2012

Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club, Award in Recognition of Faithful and Unyielding Commitment to Public Service, 2010

Hermon AME, Award for Outstanding Service to the Community, 2010

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point Relay, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Certificate of Appreciation for Commitment and Dedication as speaker for the First Annual Women's Professional Day, 2009

Broward College, Award in Appreciation of Support During the 2009 Legislative Session

Carl J. Nixon Mango Festival, Inc., Real Fathers Real Men Banquet, sponsor, 2009

Certificate of Appreciation for Addressing the Dolphin Democrats Membership, 2009

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Social Action Service & Leadership, 2009

Democratic Women's Club of Northeast Broward, for an Exceptional First Year Legislative Session and Outstanding Service to the 92nd District, 2009