Kendra S. Horn: “I have known our guest chaplain today, Rabbi Sidney Guthman, since moving to Long Beach in 1970. During the time I was…”

“I have known our guest chaplain today, Rabbi Sidney Guthman, since moving to Long Beach in 1970. During the time I was president of California State University, Long Beach, he was deeply involved with the students as friend and as counselor. He is not only a spiritual leader in our region, he is also a popular community leader. Rabbi Guthman has a long and distinguished record of service. At present he is serving as the president of the Interfaith Clergy Association of Long Beach, as well as chaplain of the Long Beach Police Department and chaplain of the Veterans' Administration Medical Center. He has served on the Long Beach Civil Service Commission by appointment of the mayor. Rabbi Guthman is the respected conscience of our community. During any time of unrest or confusion, he is there writing articles for the newspapers, organizing forums for airing differences, and generally bringing people together. This year Dr. Guthman celebrates the 60th year of his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. It is an honor to have Rabbi Guthman serve as guest chaplain in the House of Representatives on this day. I thank Rabbi Guthman for his moving prayer.”