HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS

On 2026-01-22, Representative John J. McGuire III (R-VA-5) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS (Mr. McGUIRE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McGUIRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy and life of Timothy C. Hess, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Tim Hess was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 11, 1949, and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, by Curt and Joan Hess. After graduating from Milligan College, Tim began his professional journey at The Sea Pines Resort in South Carolina. In 1975, he moved to Nelson County, where he played a pivotal role in opening a staple of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District: Wintergreen Resort. At Wintergreen Resort, a location known by many Virginians, he met the love of his life and wife of 48 years, Lynne, and raised their three children: Greg, Lauren, and Paul. Over the next five decades, Tim became a respected agent, broker, developer, and managing partner of the Wintergreen Real Estate Company. Mr. Speaker, Tim Hess will be deeply missed, but he will be remembered for his legacy in Nelson County and in the many lives he touched. Please join me in honoring his life of service, conservation, and kindness. ____________________