March 23, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E377 TRIBUTE TO KELLY D. HICKEY premieres at the Shubert. It is also where organization for over 30 years. She does a countless actors received their first profes- tremendous job bringing resources to the busi- HON. DAVID YOUNG sional acclaim—Marlon Brando, Humphrey nesses of Greater Waterbury and raising the OF IOWA Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, Gene Kelly, Rob- region’s profile in our state. I am proud to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ert Redford, Shirley MacLaine, Sidney Poitier, work with her to advocate for our community’s James Earl Jones, Liza Minnelli, and former businesses. Monday, March 23, 2015 First Lady Nancy Reagan just to name a few. Thank you and congratulations to the Board Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise While the Shubert has had its share of ups of Directors, staff, and members of the Water- today to recognize and congratulate Kelly D. and downs, even threatened with destruction, bury Regional Chamber of Commerce. I look Hickey of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for achieving in 1976, the local community has fought to forward to many more years of your continued the rank of an Eagle Scout. protect this invaluable piece of our arts com- success. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- munity. Today, in addition to Broadway offer- f vancement rank in scouting. Only about five ings and performances of dance, cabaret, percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout popular music and entertainment, the Shubert HONORING JEREMY ROMERO Award. The award is a performance-based also runs comprehensive education and out- achievement with high standards that have reach programs. The Shubert is a cornerstone HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM been well-maintained over the past century. of New Haven’s arts community and as such OF NEW MEXICO To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout it also seeks to support local artists and orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- nizations. In fact, just recently, the Shubert Monday, March 23, 2015 ganized by requirements and merit badges, as collaborated with the local theater company, A well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit Broken Umbrella Theatre, to bring Seen Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New the community. For his project, Kelly planted Change! to stage. Written, directed, produced, Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jer- three Autumn Blaze Maple Trees around the and starring a variety of local actors, it was a emy Romero, a man of great integrity who has perimeter of the College View Elementary pre- wonderful celebration of the Shubert, its re- dedicated his life to protecting our commu- school playground. The work ethic Kelly has markable history, and the magic and wonder nities in New Mexico. shown in his Eagle Project and every other the theater brings to its audiences. From a young age Jeremy wanted to be a project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank The Shubert Theater of New Haven is a be- cop; his father and two uncles were police offi- speaks volumes about his commitment to loved local treasure that has left an indelible cers and his younger brother started attending serving his community. mark on our community as well as the world a police academy in North Carolina. It is, and Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young of the performing arts. Today, as it marks its has always been Jeremy’s dream to join his man and his supportive family demonstrates centennial anniversary, its leadership can be family and make it his career to protect the the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- very proud of all that it has accomplished and public, and serve our great State of New Mex- severance. I am honored to represent Kelly continues to contribute to our community. I ico. In August, 2011, Jeremy had that oppor- and his family in the United States Congress. have no doubt that the Shubert will remain a tunity. He was hired into the New Mexico De- I know that all of my colleagues in the House beacon of Broadway for generations to partment of Public Safety’s prestigious Special will join me in congratulating him on obtaining come—its ghost light never darkened. Happy Investigations Division (SID) as an undercover the Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him con- 100th Anniversary and best wishes for another agent. tinued success in his future education and century of success. For Jeremy it was a dream come true, and yet only two months into the job, all that would career. f f come to an end. Jeremy witnessed a crime CELEBRATING THE WATERBURY being committed by a fellow officer. He knew HONORING THE SHUBERT THE- REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COM- the risk of being a whistleblower, but firmly be- ATER OF NEW HAVEN ON ITS MERCE lieved in his commitment to upholding and CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY preserving the law. HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY Jeremy reported the issue to his superiors, HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF CONNECTICUT and shortly after, lost his job. In an interview OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the Albuquerque Journal, Jeremy ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plained the strain it put on his daily life, and Monday, March 23, 2015 how he applied to more than 20 different law Monday, March 23, 2015 Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- enforcement agencies before eventually being Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great brate 125 years of the Waterbury Regional hired at the Laguna Police Department and pride that I rise today to extend my heartfelt Chamber of Commerce. later the Corrales Police Department. congratulations to the Shubert Theater of New Today, we recognize the Waterbury Re- On January 21, 2014, Jeremy’s life would Haven as they mark their 100th Anniversary. gional Chamber for its influence in stimulating forever change. While on an early-morning pa- Nationally renowned and locally beloved, this the economy in Greater Waterbury and help- trol, Jeremy noticed two fugitives speeding community treasure has been bringing the ing businesses thrive for well over a century. down the street in a stolen car. Jeremy quickly magic and beauty of theater to generations of The Chamber continues to act as a strong ad- followed in pursuit, speeding up in an attempt patrons. The ‘‘Birthplace of the Nation’s Great- vocate for local businesses in the 5th Con- to ascertain the license plate numbers. Before est Hits,’’ the Shubert is the heart of New Ha- gressional District. The ever-changing world Jeremy could get a reading on the license ven’s arts community and its century of suc- that we face today requires a Chamber of plate, his car slipped off the road and collided cess is a reflection of the incredible contribu- Commerce that guides local businesses into a guide rail, telephone pole and adobe tions the Shubert has made—not only in Con- through the opportunities and challenges of an wall. necticut but across the country. increasingly global economy, and the Water- The crash was devastating for Jeremy—he Designed by New York architect Albert bury Regional Chamber has demonstrated its burst a vertebra in his lower back that nearly Swazey and built by New Haven’s H.E. capacity to meet these needs. paralyzed him, had to have pastes made to Murdock construction company, Lee and JJ The City of Waterbury and surrounding re- sculpt a new vertebra, and underwent several Shubert opened the doors of their newest the- gion boast a highly-skilled workforce, thriving emergency surgeries. Doctors predicted that ater Friday, December 11, 1914. Theatergoers businesses, a well-renowned history of manu- Jeremy would never walk again. Jeremy knew and critics alike were not only impressed with facturing, and a diverse cultural background. I they were wrong; he may have broken some the opening show but with the playhouse thank the Chamber for working with these bones, but that did not mean his spirit was itself. It quickly became a favorite among the strong economic influences to meet the de- broken. In an interview, Jeremy explained: ‘‘If theater community as well, often sought after mands of a 21st century economy. This year’s you tell me I’m not going to do something, I’m to try out shows before bringing them to celebration of 125 years of community involve- going to work twice as hard to prove you Broadway. ment is a true testament to the positive impact wrong.’’ Jeremy did exactly that. In the face of Away We Go, later renamed Oklahoma!, and long-term planning of the Waterbury Re- adversity, Jeremy prevailed. Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, The gional Chamber. Jeremy is now using revolutionary robotics Sound of Music, and Tennesee Williams’ A The Waterbury Regional Chamber’s current to help him walk again and continues to break Streetcar Named Desire all had their world President and CEO, Lynn Ward, has led the barriers with the technology. Jeremy’s story is

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