[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 93 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING RABBI MARK BLAZER FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                            HON. MIKE GARCIA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 31, 2024

  Mr. MIKE GARCIA of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
a community member who has served with faith and passion for 25 years. 
As the rabbi at Temple Beth Ami, Mark Blazer has dedicated his life to 
strengthening cultural fibers in the Jewish and non-Jewish communities 
alike.
  Rabbi Mark has diligently served as the spiritual leader at Temple 
Beth Ami for 25 years. His leadership has impacted the congregation 
deeply, through increasing its Social Action commitment, expanding 
Jewish learning, and building programming for families and kids. For 
Rabbi Mark, his work with the youth of the congregation is most 
rewarding, as he guides Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, runs family events, and 
serves as a mentor and role model for the next generation.
  During his tenure, Temple Beth Ami's Social Action arm has built a 
loving network of care and support amongst its members and within the 
larger Santa Clarita Valley community. Rabbi Mark also gives creative, 
meaningful services to inspire the congregation, often attracting a 
digital audience of nearly 250 people in addition to in-person 
attendees. Perhaps more importantly now than ever before, he has led 
over 500 people on educational trips to Israel, sharing his love and 
knowledge of the land on birthright trips, Bar and Bat Mitzvah 
adventures, and on interfaith experiences.
  I want to thank Rabbi Mark for his 25 years of faithful service. Our 
community is better because of him, and I look forward to seeing how he 
continues to make an impact on those around him.

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