[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8906]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, May 21, 2006, the 
Congregation Etz Chaim of Marietta, Georgia will mark its 30th 
anniversary. As the first Jewish congregation in Marietta, Etz Chaim 
has grown from its beginning in 1975 to be a leader today in the Jewish 
community of Atlanta.
  In celebrating their commitment to faith and service, the 
congregation is honoring two of their most distinguished members: Judy 
and Stan Fineman. Over the years, Judy and Stan have dedicated their 
time and energy to Etz Chaim with a selfless devotion. They share in 
the excellent reputation and tradition of this congregation, and I 
applaud their generous contributions to our community.
  On this anniversary, we have the opportunity to reflect on the 
message of excellence and altruism Etz Chaim has brought to Marietta. 
Spurred by their spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Lewis and embodied in 
each individual member, the principles of the message of Etz Chaim are 
as important today as they were 30 years ago: A ``commitment to our 
faith and tradition, community service, giving to others, life long 
learning, and the passing of Judaism from generation to generation.''
  It is my privilege to join Congregation Etz Chaim in looking forward 
to a future of continued growth and service to others.

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