[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMEMORATING THE 170TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEMPLE SHALOM

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                         HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2019

  Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 1701h 
anniversary of Temple Shalom, West Virginia's oldest Jewish 
congregation.
  Temple Shalom is in my hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia--the city 
in which West Virginia officially declared statehood in 1861. The 
congregation has been active longer than West Virginia has been a 
state.
  The Jewish community has played a pivotal role in the fabric of our 
society. As our founding father George Washington came before the 
Hebrew Congregations of Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, he promised to 
deliver the religious freedom and liberty sought by individuals in 
pursuit of ``a more perfect Union.''
  On Saturday mornings, the respected members of Temple Shalom gather 
together to pray to G-d and read Torah.
  It is with the upmost respect and honor that I would like to extend 
my highest regards and gratitude to Temple Shalom and its active role 
in the city of Wheeling.
  Mazel tov to Temple Shalom as they celebrate their 170th year. We 
look forward to your continued legacy in our community.

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