[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 31, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1167-E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BRYON MAZADE'S NINETEEN YEARS AS CITY MANAGER OF MUSKEGON

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Bryon Mazade and his over 19 years of commendable service to Muskegon, 
Michigan as their city manager.
   Bryon grew up in Muskegon and graduated from Reeths-Puffer High 
School. After earning a Master's in Public Administration from Western 
Michigan University, Bryon stayed in West Michigan to serve his 
community. He quickly

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earned a reputation in West Michigan as a hard-working and reliable 
city manager for both Coopersville and Newaygo. Bryon had the 
opportunity to return to his hometown of Muskegon in 1994 and has 
served as the city manager ever since.
   Muskegon is a place where families and businesses can thrive. A city 
of 38,000 people and 1,100 businesses, Muskegon is representative of 
Michigan as a manufacturing hub, popular beach-town, and close knit 
community. Bryon certainly played a large roll in making Muskegon what 
it is today.
   During his 19 years as the city manager for Muskegon, Bryon tackled 
challenging projects that revitalized his hometown. To name just a few, 
Bryon oversaw the implementation of the Muskegon Lake Express, Lake 
Michigan's first high-speed, cross lake ferry. He also spearheaded 
improvements to L.C. Walker Arena, helped establish two Grand Valley 
State University facilities in Muskegon, developed Shoreline Drive and 
Bluffton Bay Estates, created many beautiful miles of bike trails, and 
encouraged countless other redevelopment projects, improving the 
economy while showcasing Muskegon's natural beauty on the shores of 
Lake Michigan.
   Bryon recently announced that he will retire in October, capping 19 
notable years as the Muskegon City Manager. His tenure in a position 
that rarely has longevity, speaks volumes about his managing skills and 
ability to work with Commissioners and staff for the good of the 
people. While Bryon will no longer be Muskegon's City Manager, he will 
continue to play a prominent roll in the city that he dedicated decades 
to.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring City Manager of Muskegon 
Bryon Mazade for his great service in Muskegon and throughout West 
Michigan.

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