[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9138]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING RABBI CLAUDIO KOGAN

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. 
Hinojosa) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Claudio 
Kogan from Temple Emanuel in McAllen, Texas, for his service today as 
guest chaplain.
  A native of Argentina, Rabbi Kogan and his wife, Anna, immigrated to 
the United States where he continued his studies, receiving several 
master's degrees.
  Rabbi Kogan has served congregations all over the United States. He 
has worked to develop a strong interfaith connection with his Christian 
and Muslim counterparts. He has received numerous awards for his essays 
on religion and ethics.
  In addition to his rabbinical duties, Rabbi Kogan is also a medical 
doctor. He has been a high school teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has 
combined his religious and medical training by serving as a hospital 
chaplain at a variety of institutions.
  Rabbi Kogan is joined here today by his lovely wife, Anna, and his 
two beautiful children, Milena and Ezekiel.
  I want to thank him for his prayer and for his service to my 
community.

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