[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO HERSHEL SOLOMON GRAUBARD

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2016

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hershel 
Solomon Graubard on the advent of his Bar Mitzvah.
  This is an important milestone in this young man's life and his 
family is immensely proud, as am I, to see him cross this threshold.
  The term Bar Mitzvah originates from the ``son of the commandment,'' 
signifying a young person's coming of age and assumption of full 
responsibility for performing commandments.
  It is also at this age that a youngster is first called to bless and 
recite from the Torah Scroll.
  For all these reasons, this is a momentous event in Hershel's journey 
to adulthood.
  Mr. Speaker, Hershel Solomon Graubard is growing into a wonderful 
young man and we are all deeply proud of him.
  He is someone who cares a great deal about his community and civic 
engagement--something we would all like to see among more young people. 
I fully expect that Hershel will do great things in coming years.
  I am proud to count him and his entire family among my friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in wishing Hershel 
and his family all of the best for a wonderful day and a joyous 
celebration.
  May he continue exhibiting wisdom and maturity beyond his years.

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