[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE MEMORY OF ITASCA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL ``BURL'' IVES

  (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Itsca 
County Commissioner Michael ``Burl'' Ives who recently passed away 
after years of dedicated service to his community.
  Burl was born to Mike and Mary Ives, both influential figures, who 
built multiple successful businesses in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 
area including the Timberlake Lodge.
  In the early 1990s, Burl started a business of his own before joining 
his family in their many hospitality businesses. Eventually, Burl 
became a beloved Itsca County commissioner, using his compassion and 
experience to advocate for the betterment of the community that he 
loved.
  Burl was running for his third term as county commissioner when he 
passed away at the age of only 57. As a true testament to the 
incredible job he did in this role, Burl was still elected to the 
county commissioner seat, despite his death being well-publicized by 
our local media.
  Mr. Speaker, my prayers are with the Ives family as they mourn this 
huge loss, and my heart especially goes out to Burl's wife, Kristine, 
and their two children, Samantha and Thomas.
  May his legacy of hard work and service live on through all those who 
knew and loved him.

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