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RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION

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On 2025-03-11, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered crime and justice.

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RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E207-E208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and celebrate Bay View Association for 150 years of dedicated service and charity. Bay View Association serves as an inspiration to the community, standing by their mission of [[Page E208]] promoting Christian values through lively services and events for those in Northern Michigan. Founded in 1875, Bay View Association has since played an integral role in the Petoskey area. The organization has evolved into a vibrant community dedicated to cultural and educational enrichment and spiritual growth. Bay View boasts over 337 acres of land, encompassing more than 30 public buildings and 440 cottages. This feat earned Bay View the designation of a National Historic Landmark by the National Parks Service in 1987. For 150 years, the list of services that Bay View Association offers, have expanded substantially. Bay View is renowned for its exceptional religious services, educational lectures, summer programs, and so much more. The distinguished Music Bay View Music Festival stands as the country's longest-running collegiate music festival. Bay View Association's commitment to lifelong learning is also evident through its robust educational program, which offers courses in history, literature, religion, and the arts. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate Bay View Association for 150 outstanding years of service to the Northern Michigan community. I'd like to thank Bay View for their continued commitment to education, the arts, and spiritual enrichment, and I wish them the best in their future endeavors. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E207-E208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and celebrate Bay View Association for 150 years of dedicated service and charity. Bay View Association serves as an inspiration to the community, standing by their mission of [[Page E208]] promoting Christian values through lively services and events for those in Northern Michigan. Founded in 1875, Bay View Association has since played an integral role in the Petoskey area. The organization has evolved into a vibrant community dedicated to cultural and educational enrichment and spiritual growth. Bay View boasts over 337 acres of land, encompassing more than 30 public buildings and 440 cottages. This feat earned Bay View the designation of a National Historic Landmark by the National Parks Service in 1987. For 150 years, the list of services that Bay View Association offers, have expanded substantially. Bay View is renowned for its exceptional religious services, educational lectures, summer programs, and so much more. The distinguished Music Bay View Music Festival stands as the country's longest-running collegiate music festival. Bay View Association's commitment to lifelong learning is also evident through its robust educational program, which offers courses in history, literature, religion, and the arts. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate Bay View Association for 150 outstanding years of service to the Northern Michigan community. I'd like to thank Bay View for their continued commitment to education, the arts, and spiritual enrichment, and I wish them the best in their future endeavors. ____________________