[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT ZION TEMPLE IN ST. PAUL, 
                               MINNESOTA

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to 
rise today to recognize the 150th anniversary of Mount Zion Temple in 
St. Paul, Minnesota. Mt. Zion's long service as a faith home to 
generations of Minnesotans deserves special recognition. This year's 
celebration marks the temple's deep dedication to community, life-long 
learning, worship and social justice.
  Mount Zion Temple has a proud history in Minnesota. Eight Jewish 
pioneers came together to found Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation in 1856, 
two years before Minnesota became a state. Now 150 years later, every 
Reform congregation in the Twin Cities can trace their beginnings to 
the original congregation of eight families.
  Mount Zion has been a pillar not only for the faith community but 
also for generations of Minnesotans who have been touched by the 
temple's strong commitment to community involvement. In 1900, members 
of Mt. Zion founded Neighborhood House, a community center providing 
advocacy, support, and community building programs to St. Paul. Today, 
more than 100 years later, the new ``Paul and Sheila Wellstone 
Community Center at Neighborhood House'' serves a growing community in 
St. Paul. Our entire community shares pride in this legacy.
  Madam Speaker, recognizing the countless contributions of Mt. Zion 
Temple to the people of Minnesota during the past 150 years, it is my 
honor to submit this statement for the official Congressional Record.

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