[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING SENIOR CAPTAIN MIKE GREEN FOR 46 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE 
                       BEAVER ISLAND BOAT COMPANY

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 18, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Senior 
Captain Mike Green for 46 years of service to his community with his 
work with the Beaver Island Boat Company. Through his steadfast 
commitment to transporting the public safely and consistently across 
Lake Michigan, he has become an indispensable part of Northern 
Michigan.
  Mike began his career with the Beaver Island Boat Company (BIBC) as a 
deckhand in 1975 when he was only 18 years old. He started out 
alongside his father before eventually taking over the helm himself--a 
role he has held for 46 years since. Mike's work has been critical for 
Northern Michigan over the years in facilitating travel to and from 
Beaver Island for goods, services, and visitors. BIBC operates nine 
months out of the year, and Mike himself runs over 150 trips annually 
to ensure customers and cargo make it safely to their destination.
  For nearly half a century, Mike has served the public and our 
community with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. We will miss 
him at the helm, but we are excited about what his next voyage will be. 
The example he set as Senior Captain of the Beaver Island Boat Company 
inspires us all and will continue to do so for future successors of the 
position.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Senior Captain Mike 
Green on his career. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the 
First District is home to such a driven leader. On behalf of my 
constituents, I wish Mike all the best in his future endeavors.

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