[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING RABBI JOHN LINDER

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. 
Gallego) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to recognize my 
good friend, Rabbi John Linder, as the guest chaplain today.
  Throughout his life, Rabbi Linder has demonstrated commendable 
commitment to his family, to his faith, and to the cause of social 
justice.
  After graduating with honors from Amherst College, Rabbi Linder spent 
his early years as a community and labor organizer, and later helped 
run his family's scrap metal recycling business before entering 
rabbinic school.
  In Arizona, he has demonstrated inspired leadership of Temple Solel, 
my temple, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
  Rabbi Linder has also continued his work to advance social justice as 
a leader in the Union for Reform Judaism, the Jewish Family and 
Children's Services, and many other local service and faith-based 
organizations.
  Rabbi Linder is also engaged in building a strong interfaith 
community in Arizona. He has been instrumental in connecting Temple 
Solel to other faiths, and he has invited a variety of other clergy 
members to participate in the temple's services.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in welcoming Rabbi Linder to the House of 
Representatives and thanking him for his dedicated service.

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