[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              MR. EDWARD BRENDER HONORS SYNAGOGUE IN POEM

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 1, 1999

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of my 
constituents. Edward Brender of Kauneonga Lake, New York, wrote a poem 
honoring his Temple Beth-El which celebrated its 75th anniversary last 
year. The congregation first started meeting in a barn. When their 
numbers grew, additions were built. The congregation is still growing 
today.
  Mr. Speaker, I submit Mr. Brender's poem into the Congressional 
Record at this point:

              ``The Barn That Became a House of Worship''

                          (By Edward Brender)

     The temple once a farmer's barn; part of America's rural farm 
           Furnished with a century-old church's pews, yet filled 
           with devout and dedicated Jews.
     At Temple Beth-El, we like to stay with American uplifted 
           heart's we spay.
     For 75 years, the temple filled our spiritual needs, while 
           rabbis planted righteous seeds.
     The halls resounded with Chief Justice Lawrence H. Cook's 
           praise, reminding us of Hebrew sacrifices during 
           America's revolutionary phase.
     During the time of our country's greatest need, recounting 
           tales of Jewish patriots' deeds.
     High on a majestic verdant hill stands stately Temple Beth-
           El; For 75 years a beacon of freedom's faith, spreading 
           boundless love and tales to tell.

           

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