[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 31 (Thursday, March 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
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      HONORING CANTOR BRUCE WETZLER OF CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 1998

  Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker. I wish to recognize the service of a very 
special individual, Cantor Bruce Wetzler of Congregation Shaarey Zedek 
in East Lansing. After 39 years, Canton Wetzler will be retiring.
  Cantor Wetzler graduated from the Hebrew High School of Congregation 
Tikvoh Chadoshoh in New York City. He then attended Yeshivah University 
Cantorial Institute and the Jewish Theological Seminary, while studying 
music at both the New York School of Music and the Victor Stott Music 
Conservatory.
  Since 1959, Canton Wetzler had dedicated his life to Congregation 
Shaarey Zedeck by serving as musical leader, teacher, community 
spokesperson, and spiritual advisory to people of all ages.
  Most of all, through music, Cantor Wetzler has brought many people in 
East Lansing closer to God. Whether it is a weekly service or a 
personal experience like a wedding or a Bar or Bat Mizvah, Cantor 
Wetzler has offered his voice though song to many people through the 
years. With his guidance, families and individuals have gained a better 
understanding of loss and a better appreciation of joy.
  Cantor Wetzler is a leader in the greater Lansing community, but his 
special dedication to his Congregation and religious belief has been 
unparalleled. I wish him the very best in his future endeavors and I 
know he will relish the additional time with his wife Miriam, his two 
daughters, and his two grandchildren.

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