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CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON

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On 2026-04-28, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON" in the House. The speech addressed education.

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CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E380] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON _____ HON. JUAN CISCOMANI of arizona in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon. Rabbi Cohon has led a remarkable life. Over the years, he has been a world-class Cantor, served in the U.S. Navy as a sonarman during World War II, worked as a TV producer and composer, and served as an ordained Rabbi, among many other pursuits. He truly has an exceptional legacy. In his time in television, he worked as a producer and writer for well-known shows like Sea Hunt and Cisco Kid and taught Gene Wilder how to pray in the traditional Jewish style for the film, The Frisco Kid. Rabbi Cohon has also been a concert artist, choir conductor and arranger, recording artist, published author and editor, a university and seminary professor, philanthropist, and held leadership roles both locally and nationally. His published article on the structure of Jewish music remains the standard for understanding it on an academic level. Rabbi Cohon moved to Southern Arizona in 2019, having previously served as a visiting rabbi and teacher at several Southern Arizona congregations throughout many visits over the years. He is a highly respected figure in the Jewish community here who is still very much active, regularly assisting in leading services and reading the Torah nearly every Shabbat and festival. Additionally, Rabbi Cohon established the Cohon Memorial Foundation in memory of his own parents, which provides a large annual gift to those whose work benefits the Jewish community as a whole. Dearly devoted to his family, Rabbi Cohon spends as much time as he can with his four children, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren. I thank Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon for his decades of service in so many different capacities. I wish him a very happy 100th birthday. ____________________

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CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E380] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RABBI BARUCH J. COHON _____ HON. JUAN CISCOMANI of arizona in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon. Rabbi Cohon has led a remarkable life. Over the years, he has been a world-class Cantor, served in the U.S. Navy as a sonarman during World War II, worked as a TV producer and composer, and served as an ordained Rabbi, among many other pursuits. He truly has an exceptional legacy. In his time in television, he worked as a producer and writer for well-known shows like Sea Hunt and Cisco Kid and taught Gene Wilder how to pray in the traditional Jewish style for the film, The Frisco Kid. Rabbi Cohon has also been a concert artist, choir conductor and arranger, recording artist, published author and editor, a university and seminary professor, philanthropist, and held leadership roles both locally and nationally. His published article on the structure of Jewish music remains the standard for understanding it on an academic level. Rabbi Cohon moved to Southern Arizona in 2019, having previously served as a visiting rabbi and teacher at several Southern Arizona congregations throughout many visits over the years. He is a highly respected figure in the Jewish community here who is still very much active, regularly assisting in leading services and reading the Torah nearly every Shabbat and festival. Additionally, Rabbi Cohon established the Cohon Memorial Foundation in memory of his own parents, which provides a large annual gift to those whose work benefits the Jewish community as a whole. Dearly devoted to his family, Rabbi Cohon spends as much time as he can with his four children, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren. I thank Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon for his decades of service in so many different capacities. I wish him a very happy 100th birthday. ____________________