[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1569-E1570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF ROBERT M. RECHNITZ

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2019

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Mr. Robert M. Rechnitz. Mr. Rechnitz, a longtime resident of the Locust 
section of Middletown, New Jersey, passed away on October 12, 2019 
after a vibrant life filled with numerous professional and personal 
accomplishments.
  Robert (Bob) Rechnitz was a prominent member of the community and a 
fixture of the thriving arts and humanities landscape in Monmouth 
County. As co-founder and executive producer of Two River Theater, Bob 
was committed to providing an outlet for creative expression and a 
preeminent institution for the public to enjoy. In addition to his 
extensive background and work in theater, Bob was an esteemed educator, 
stalwart preservationist and dedicated philanthropist. He lived his 
life in service to his community and his achievements and generosity 
have been recognized by many awards and tributes over the years.
  His love of nature and the theater and his commitment to social and 
humanitarian causes left an indelible impact on the community. From his 
support of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and Monmouth University 
to his contributions to Monmouth Medical Center and Riverview Medical 
Center, to name just a few, his philanthropic endeavors will benefit 
generations to come.
  Bob leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife and 
partner Joan, their children Emily, Adam and Joshua, son-in-law John 
Paladino, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Fordi, grandchildren Max and Flora 
Paladino

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and Esme Rechnitz, as well as many dear friends and colleagues.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Robert M. Rechnitz for his devotion to his family and his 
immeasurable contributions to the greater Monmouth County community.

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