RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOTEL EMPLOYEE DAY

On 2026-09-01, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOTEL EMPLOYEE DAY" in the House.

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOTEL EMPLOYEE DAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E832] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOTEL EMPLOYEE DAY ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the countless hardworking hotel employees across Michigan's 1st Congressional District and throughout our Nation on National Hotel Employee Day. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of the hotel industry, providing the exceptional service, professionalism, and care that make travelers feel welcome. Hotel employees do far more than greeting guests at check-in. From room attendants and front desk staff to engineers, chefs, sales managers, and countless other professionals, hotel staff ensure safe, comfortable, and memorable experiences for millions of travelers each year. Their dedication strengthens our communities, supports our economy, and reflects the very best of American hospitality. The hotel industry plays a vital role in our Nation's economy, supporting one in every twenty-five American jobs and contributing approximately $900 billion annually to our Nation's Gross Domestic Product. In Michigan's 1st Congressional District, travel and tourism are central to our local economy, with destinations like Mackinac Island welcoming more than 1 million visitors each year. The 552 hotels and more than 10,000 hotel employees across my district provide the warm and welcoming service that keeps visitors returning to experience all that Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have to offer. On National Hotel Employee Day, we recognize the men and women whose contributions often happen behind the scenes, but whose impact is felt everyday by travelers, families, and communities across the Nation, Their hard work and dedication embody the values of service and excellence that make our country stronger. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing hotel employees across Michigan's 1st Congressional District and throughout the United States on National Hotel Employee Day. We thank them for their continued dedication, professionalism, and commitment to providing exceptional service to all who travel. ____________________