[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 63 (Monday, May 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E876-E877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO RABBI MARVIN SUGARMAN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rabbi Marvin 
Sugarman for his passionate efforts to improve the quality of life in 
our community.
  Rabbi Sugarman has shown outstanding commitment at the Shaarey Zedek 
Congregation in North Hollywood. He has been a spiritual leader of the 
Jewish community for thirty years.
  The Talmud states that ``Charity promotes peace, and he who gives 
much charity will bring great peace on earth and above.'' In the spirit 
of words, Rabbi Sugarman has expended endless energy in enhancing the 
Jewish Community of North Hollywood. The community has reaped the 
benefits of having a tireless leader at the forefront of their 
religious spiritualism, as they have come together in harmony under his 
guidance.
  Rabbi Sugarman's academic record has proven him to be a diligent 
student of Judaism. While attending the Talmudical Academy of 
Baltimore, Rabbi Sugarman was honored for his academic ability with the 
Jewish Studies Award. After earning a four-year scholarship to fund his 
college education, he continued his education at Yeshiva University in 
New York City, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1954.
  Following his time of study in New York, Rabbi Marvin Sugarman 
successfully held pulpits in Canada, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, where 
he increased awareness and participation in the Jewish religion. During 
this period, Rabbi Sugarman was also a recipient of the Ethics Award.

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  In the late sixties, Rabbi Sugarman moved to the West Coast, and 
began working with the Jewish community of the Shaarey Zedek 
Congregation in North Hollywood, With thirty years of spiritual 
leadership of the highest accord, Rabbi Sugarman is a highly-respected 
individual by both the Shaarey Zedek congregation members and by the 
whole Jewish community in Southern California.
  In addition to caring for the needs of the Jewish Community, Rabbi 
Sugarman is also a husband, father of five, and a grandfather of 
twenty-six.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Rabbi Marvin Sugarman. He is deserving of our utmost respect 
and praise.

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