[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING RABBI ELLIOT M. STROM

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Elliot M. Strom has served the 
Shir Ami, Bucks County Jewish Congregation for 35 years with 
distinction. On the occasion of his retirement we acknowledge Rabbi 
Strom's spiritual leadership to his congregation and his many 
contributions to the greater Bucks County community. Under his 
leadership, the Shir Ami, Bucks County Jewish Congregation has grown to 
become the largest Jewish congregation in Bucks County and the 
spiritual home to more than 800 families and 2,000 members. 
Additionally, Rabbi Strom has dutifully served and contributed to the 
boards of directors of many community organizations, including his 
advocacy on behalf of the American Red Cross Homeless Shelter and 
Habitat for Humanity. We know him to be a strong advocate of open 
dialogue between local and national leaders and their constituents, 
while being honored with several invitations to the National Prayer 
Breakfast in Washington, DC. Throughout his tenure, Rabbi Strom has 
stood alongside thousands of congregants at the most significant 
moments in their lives --both blessings and sorrows. And generations 
have flourished under his spiritual leadership, knowledge and his 
tender heart. We sincerely congratulate Rabbi Elliot Strom on this 
milestone and wish him more blessings, much happiness and good health 
in the coming years.

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