[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE JEWISH NAMING CEREMONY OF RACHEL ESTHER LAULOM

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my good 
friend, Dr. Sol Lizerbram, to honor and recognize the birth of his 
granddaughter Rachel Esther Laulom in a baby naming ceremony officiated 
by Rabbi Matthew Earne at Congregation Beth Am on Sunday, April 18, 
2010 in San Diego, California.
  Rachel Esther Laulom was born on February 3, 2010 to parents Marci 
and Corey Laulom. She joins her big brother Jacob Laulom; proud 
grandparents Dr. Sol and Lauren Lizerbram, and paternal grandparents 
Danny and Carol Laulom.
  The baby has been given the name Rachel Esther in honor of her great-
grandmothers; maternal great-grandmother, Esther Lizerbram, and her 
paternal great-grandmother, Rachel Addi.
  This centuries-old ceremony is considered to be one of the most 
important and recognized Jewish rituals. It signifies the importance of 
the Jewish faith, introduces the baby to the community for their 
support and commitment to the physical and spiritual well being of baby 
Rachel. It is a time of dedication and benediction, and will allow 
Marci and Corey to enlighten the family and community to the 
significance of her chosen name.
  Madam Speaker, I have the pleasure of asking my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing the traditions of the Jewish faith and the significance 
of this ceremony.

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