[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the Bucks County Playhouse--located 
along the banks of the Delaware River in New Hope--has been a community 
icon in my district for generations.
  Built inside a historic former mill by a group of artists and 
community leaders, the Bucks County Playhouse officially opened on July 
1, 1939 with a production of the comedy Springtime for Henry.
  In the 75 years since its opening, the Playhouse has played host to 
some of the biggest names in stage and screen; and entertained families 
from across my district and around the region. Thanks to the resolute 
support of volunteers and non-profits, the theater was pulled through 
tough times and beautifully renovated and re-opened in 2012.
  The Playhouse's mission is to ``stimulate, support, inspire and 
celebrate the performing arts in New Hope and Bucks County''--a goal 
worth fighting for and one made easier by their continued involvement 
in the arts in my district.
  This year we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bucks County 
Playhouse and join the New Hope community, Bucks County and all theater 
lovers in wishing it another 75 years of continued success and 
entertainment.

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