[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E462-E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING RABBI ALAN KATZ

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                         HON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2025

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Jewish American 
Heritage Month to pay tribute to a remarkable spiritual leader and 
community advocate from Rochester, NY: Rabbi Alan Katz.
  Rabbi Katz served with grace and wisdom as the rabbi of Temple Sinai 
from 1986 to 2020, and now holds the distinguished title of Rabbi 
Emeritus. Throughout his decades of service, Rabbi Katz has been a 
moral compass and unifying force in our community, fostering interfaith 
dialogue, social justice, and compassion.
  He has held leadership roles with numerous organizations including 
the Rochester Board of Rabbis, Jewish Community Federation, the Levine 
Center to End Hate, and the Commission of Christian-Jewish Relations. 
His commitment to promoting peace and understanding transcends borders, 
exemplified by his work with the Partnership Together program 
connecting Rochester and Modi'in, Israel, where he served as co-chair 
for four years.
  In 1995, Rabbi Katz was awarded the State of Israel Peace Award, a 
fitting recognition of

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his life's work. Today, he continues his service through the National 
Rabbinic Council of ARZA and World Union for Progressive Judaism, 
guiding the global Reform Jewish movement.
  It is with profound respect and admiration that I recognize Rabbi 
Alan Katz this Jewish American Heritage Month. His legacy of 
leadership, advocacy, and deep spiritual care continues to bless our 
community and beyond.

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