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RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND

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On 2026-08-31, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E824-E825] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, August 31, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Tim Hygh for his retirement from the Mackinac Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (MICVB). His leadership has strengthened one of Michigan's most iconic tourist destinations while supporting local businesses and preserving the Island's unique character. For fifteen years, Tim has served as the Executive Director for the MICVB, after helping to found the organization in 2010. He has been instrumental in turning the MICVB into a premier destination marketing and advocacy organization. Under his leadership, the Bureau has expanded to encompass the Mackinac Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, and the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Political Action Committee. Tim's leadership was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when he led the island's Public Health Task Force. By fostering strong communication among local leaders, businesses, and public officials, he helped guide the community through uncertainty while establishing the Bureau as a trusted resource and effective partner. The relationships formed during that time helped the MICVB expand its advocacy efforts to advance the island's interests within federal agencies and the Michigan State Legislature. [[Page E825]] Throughout his tenure, Tim has worked tirelessly to increase Mackinac Island's national profile. He established a lasting relationship with Advance Travel and Tourism to market the island on a broader scale and gained national recognition from media outlets such as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, USA Today's 10Best, among other accolades. These efforts have helped to keep the Island a world class destination, increasing tourism and strengthening the local economy. Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing Tim Hygh for his remarkable career and steadfast commitment to Mackinac Island. Tim's vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to serving others have left an enduring legacy on Mackinac Island that will continue to benefit the community for years to come. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E824-E825] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING TIM HYGH'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, August 31, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Tim Hygh for his retirement from the Mackinac Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (MICVB). His leadership has strengthened one of Michigan's most iconic tourist destinations while supporting local businesses and preserving the Island's unique character. For fifteen years, Tim has served as the Executive Director for the MICVB, after helping to found the organization in 2010. He has been instrumental in turning the MICVB into a premier destination marketing and advocacy organization. Under his leadership, the Bureau has expanded to encompass the Mackinac Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, and the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Political Action Committee. Tim's leadership was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when he led the island's Public Health Task Force. By fostering strong communication among local leaders, businesses, and public officials, he helped guide the community through uncertainty while establishing the Bureau as a trusted resource and effective partner. The relationships formed during that time helped the MICVB expand its advocacy efforts to advance the island's interests within federal agencies and the Michigan State Legislature. [[Page E825]] Throughout his tenure, Tim has worked tirelessly to increase Mackinac Island's national profile. He established a lasting relationship with Advance Travel and Tourism to market the island on a broader scale and gained national recognition from media outlets such as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, USA Today's 10Best, among other accolades. These efforts have helped to keep the Island a world class destination, increasing tourism and strengthening the local economy. Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing Tim Hygh for his remarkable career and steadfast commitment to Mackinac Island. Tim's vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to serving others have left an enduring legacy on Mackinac Island that will continue to benefit the community for years to come. ____________________