[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF JOAN RECHNITZ AND BOB RECHNITZ

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joan Rechnitz and 
Bob Rechnitz for their work in preserving New Jersey's pristine natural 
habitats. Their work with the Monmouth Conservation Foundation has been 
instrumental in helping to ensure that all New Jerseyans are able to 
enjoy the picturesque beauty of our county and State for generations to 
come.
  Over the past 35 years, the Monmouth Conservation Foundation has 
worked to protect over 6,500 acres of land in Monmouth County. Joan and 
Bob Rechnitz have long been strong advocates and supporters of the 
foundation and the environment, which includes Bob's tenure as a member 
of the foundation's advisory board, and Joan's time as a board member 
of Monmouth County's ``Friends of the Parks'' organization. In addition 
to Joan and Bob Rechnitz's work with the Monmouth Conservation 
Foundation and ``Friends of the Parks,'' both have been actively 
involved in promoting the arts in Monmouth County. In 1994, Joan and 
Bob Rechnitz founded the Two River Theater Company in an effort to 
provide Monmouth County residents with educational and community 
programs aimed at promoting the appreciation and advancement of arts. 
Joan and Bob Rechnitz's work through the Two River Theater Company, the 
Monmouth Conservation Foundation, and Monmouth County ``Friends of the 
Parks'' has resulted in a greater appreciation of the environment and 
the arts. It is my pleasure to join the Monmouth Conservation 
Foundation in honoring their work in showcasing and promoting the 
appreciation of art in nature and nature in art.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in recognition of 
Joan and Bob Rechnitz for their work in artistic and environmental 
advocacy. I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude for 
their work on behalf of Monmouth County, and I look forward to hearing 
of their future successes and endeavors.

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