[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO RABBI PHILIP LAZOWSKI

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                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Rabbi Philip Lazowski, Ph.D, of Bloomfield, CT, who is being recognized 
for 40 years of spiritual leadership and service.
  Dr. Lazowski was born in Belitza, Poland, in 1930. Eighteen years 
later, he emigrated to the United States and began taking classes that 
would eventually lead to a bachelor of religious education degree from 
Yeshiva University in 1955; a bachelor of arts degree from Brooklyn 
College in 1956; a master of science degree from Yeshiva in 1960; a 
doctorate of Jewish literature from the Jewish Teachers Seminary and 
People's University in 1970; and a doctorate of divinity from the 
Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1992.
  Rabbi Lazowksi's first calling was as the spiritual leader of 
Congregation Beth Sholom in Manchester, CT, where he served for 14 
years. In 1969 he accepted the position of spiritual leader of Beth 
Hillel Synagogue in Bloomfield, CT. He was supported in his work by his 
wife, the former Ruth Rabinowitz, and their three sons, Barry, Alan, 
and David.
  It was during his tenure at Beth Hillel that he began his work on 
behalf of many professional, civic, and humanitarian organizations, 
including: the Rabbinical Assembly in Connecticut; the Hartford Police 
Department; the Institute of Living; the National U.J.A. Rabbinical 
Cabinet; the Educators Assembly of the United States and Canada, 
American Association of Jewish Educators; the Hartford Jewish 
Federation; and Bloomfield Interfaith Homes.
  Rabbi Lazowski is known not only for his spiritual leadership, but 
for his intellectual integrity that invites others to follow his 
example. He is admired and respected by countless people, of all 
religious beliefs.
  Now, after four decades of selfless service, Rabbi Lazowski is being 
recognized by congregants, colleagues, family, and friends. His 
contributions to the Greater Hartford community, the State of 
Connecticut, and the Nation set a standard for future generations to 
emulate.


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