[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 115 (Thursday, September 4, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H6801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOME TO RABBI SIDNEY S. GUTHMAN

  (Mr. HORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I have known our guest chaplain today, Rabbi 
Sidney Guthman, since moving to Long Beach in 1970. During the time I 
was president of California State University, Long Beach, he was deeply 
involved with the students as friend and as counselor. He is not only a 
spiritual leader in our region, he is also a popular community leader.
  Rabbi Guthman has a long and distinguished record of service. At 
present he is serving as the president of the Interfaith Clergy 
Association of Long Beach, as well as chaplain of the Long Beach Police 
Department and chaplain of the Veterans' Administration Medical Center. 
He has served on the Long Beach Civil Service Commission by appointment 
of the mayor.
  Rabbi Guthman is the respected conscience of our community. During 
any time of unrest or confusion, he is there writing articles for the 
newspapers, organizing forums for airing differences, and generally 
bringing people together.
  This year Dr. Guthman celebrates the 60th year of his ordination from 
the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. It is an honor to have 
Rabbi Guthman serve as guest chaplain in the House of Representatives 
on this day. I thank Rabbi Guthman for his moving prayer.

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