[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1257-E1258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING TEMPLE KOL AMI ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Temple Kol Ami in 
Plantation, Florida, on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary. It is a 
pleasure for me to have the opportunity to celebrate the congregation's 
longstanding commitment and outstanding service to the Broward County 
community.
  For the past quarter century, Plantation has witnessed the steady 
growth of Temple Kol Ami within the Jewish community. From its humble 
start of just a few members in 1975, the Temple has flourished into a 
congregation of over eleven hundred families. With this dramatic growth 
of its membership, Temple Kol Ami responded to the demand for new space 
with various additions over the years including a new sanctuary and the 
recent dedication of the Elizabeth Shoshanna Harr Education Center. 
This extensive expansion of the organization is a testament to the 
Temple's strong community involvement and outreach efforts.
  Over the course of the past 25 years, Temple Kol Ami has consistently 
maintained sharp focus on the needs of the congregation. Throughout 
these years of amazing development, the Temple has continued to serve 
its members and community while upholding the customs of Jewish life 
within the traditions of Reform Judaism. While upholding a tradition of 
excellence in spirituality, the Temple has also made the teaching of 
Judaism a top priority through the establishment of an Early Childhood 
Program, a Religious School, Adult Education Programs, and a Day 
School.
  Mr. Speaker, Temple Kol Ami has spent the last twenty five years 
demonstrating its strong commitment to the spiritual well-being and 
Jewish education of its congregation while maintaining an excellent 
standard of community involvement. I am extremely proud to celebrate 
this anniversary with the members of

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Temple Kol Ami, for their devotion to the Jewish faith and 
contributions to the surrounding community are truly evident during 
this glorious time of reflection upon their 25 years of success.

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