[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12922]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING RABBI HOWARD HERSCH

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Rabbi Howard Hersch, the spiritual leader of Congregation 
Brothers of Israel in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rabbi Hersch 
will be retiring in July after 48 years of dedicated service to his 
community.
  While serving at the Congregation Brothers of Israel, Rabbi Hersch 
has worked tirelessly to provide his congregants with leadership, 
kindness, and an open ear. His combination of wisdom, humor, and 
compassion has created an atmosphere of warmth in his synagogue that 
his congregants will truly miss.
  Rabbi Hersch is not only a scholar, teacher, and respected associate 
of several Rabbinical Boards, but also a member of many humanitarian 
and civic organizations. He has dedicated his life to advancing the 
causes of the State of Israel, the Jewish people, and of all people in 
need.
  Rabbi Hersch has contributed enormously to his community in Bucks 
County. His commitment to service through spiritual leadership and 
education is a characteristic to be emulated. Madam Speaker, I am proud 
to recognize Rabbi Hersch for his outstanding efforts, and am extremely 
honored to serve as his Congressman.

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