[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 172 (Tuesday, January 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  ON THE PASSING OF RABBI IRWIN GRONER

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 1, 2013

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today funeral services are being held at the 
Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Michigan for its beloved, 
esteemed Rabbi, Irwin Groner.
  Rabbi Groner served the congregation for over 50 years. He became a 
continuing source of wisdom and warmth of personality for numerous 
thousands as he served in various positions in the Jewish community in 
metropolitan Detroit and beyond. He was active in promoting good will 
among all faiths in metropolitan Detroit.
  His written works will continue to spread his words of wisdom in 
books of his sermons and his publications on Torah. Also persevering 
will be the feelings of the deepest affection among all of us blessed 
by his friendship.
  In his words: ``Our congregation has prayed together, wept together, 
rejoiced together, failed together and achieved together.''
  Today his congregation and all privileged to know him join in tears 
for his passing and in prayers of gratitude for his life.
  Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Leypsa and the entire Groner 
family.

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