[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 78 (Thursday, May 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HOTEL DOHERTY IS A SHINING PIECE OF MID--MICHIGAN'S HISTORY

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 1999

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the Hotel Doherty, 
a building that has become a cherished landmark in the 4th 
Congressional District. I would like to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues this magnificent structure and the pride it has brought the 
people of Clare County.
  In 1924, State Senator A.J. Doherty, grandfather of A.J. Doherty, 
built the hotel as a way to try to return to the people of Clare a 
fraction of what they had given to him. He had been given a piece of 
property in Clare with the sole requirement that he erect a hotel 
costing more than $60,000. Mr. Doherty far exceeded this sum, building 
a massive and remarkable hotel that featured every modern amenity 
possible at that time. Such marvels as radios, hot and cold running 
water in every room and an Otis Elevator were just a few of its 
attractions.
  As time passed, the Hotel Doherty secured its place as a symbol of 
pride for Clare. For 75 years, the Hotel Doherty's guests have enjoyed 
its fine food and luxurious decor. It serves as a central meeting place 
in the state, as a respite for travelers and as a site for tourists. 
Even during tough economic times, the Doherty has maintained a level of 
excellence that has kept it among mid-Michigan's premier hotel and 
restaurant establishments.
  The Hotel Doherty is also exceptional because it has remained family 
operated since it opened. Its current operators are Dean and Jim 
Doherty, the fourth generation of Dohertys to hold that honor.
  Through the years, the hotel has changed with the times. It has 
undergone four expansions and renovations in its existence, but has 
still retained the charm and class that has made it an institution in 
mid-Michigan.
  It is a special privilege for me to be the Representative for a 
district that has such a magnificent establishment as the Hotel 
Doherty. In our quickly changing world, it is comforting to know that 
the Hotel Doherty has been a shining piece of mid-Michigan's history 
for 75 years. I am confident that under the Doherty's stewardship, it 
will continue to be a vital part of its future for many years to come.

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