[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E655-E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF TWO RIVER THEATER AND JOAN AND ROBERT RECHNITZ

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2019

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Two River 
Theater on its 25th Anniversary and join its leadership, staff and 
Board of Trustees in honoring its founders, Joan and Robert Rechnitz.
  Founded in 1994 by Joan and Robert (Bob) Rechnitz, Two River Theater 
continues to bring art, culture and vitality to the greater Red Bank 
community. Two River Theater is a premier regional theater, providing 
an outstanding educational and recreational resource for the greater 
Monmouth County area. Its efforts to introduce theater to a broader 
audience and represent the diversity of the communities it serves are 
commendable. Two River Theater remains dedicated to fostering new work 
and imaginative interpretations of classics, supporting the creative 
expressions of many leading artists. Its commitment to promoting the 
arts has contributed to the thriving cultural landscape of the 
community.
  Joan and Bob's commitment to the arts and humanities extends beyond 
Two River Theater. The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall at Monmouth 
University promotes arts exhibitions and education and Bob continues to 
serve on the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Orchestra, among 
many other philanthropic endeavors. In addition to promoting arts 
appreciation and advancement, Joan and Bob are stalwart advocates of 
land preservation and conservation efforts as well as health care 
facilities and innovations, supporting the Monmouth Conservation 
Foundation, Monmouth Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center and many 
others. Their impact on the community is immeasurable.

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  Once again, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing the contributions and achievements of Joan and Robert 
Rechnitz and congratulating Two River Theater on its 25th Anniversary. 
The theater enriches the quality of life of Monmouth County and brings 
new visitors and artistic diversity to the community.

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