Recognizing Rabbi Jon Cutler

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Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Jon Cutler on his retirement after 11 years of service as Rabbi of Beth Israel Congregation in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Rabbi Cutler has devoted his life to faith, to service, and to caring for others.

Ordained by the Reconstruction Rabbinical College, he has spent decades guiding congregations, counseling families, and strengthening our community.

He also has served our Nation with distinction for more than 30 years as a Navy chaplain in the Navy Reserves, retiring with the rank of captain.

During his military service, Rabbi Cutler ministered to servicemembers and civilians through some of our country's most difficult moments, including Desert Storm, the aftermath of September 11 at the Pentagon, and deployments to Iraq and East Africa.

Since joining Beth Israel in 2015, Rabbi Cutler has led with compassion, inclusivity, and a deep commitment to interfaith understanding.

On behalf of Pennsylvania's Sixth District, I thank Rabbi Cutler for his extraordinary service to both our Nation and our community, and I wish him and his family all the best in his retirement.

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