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Congressional Recognition of Ray Minervini

Original title: RECOGNIZING RAY MINERVINI FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AND VISION IN TRAVERSE CITY

May 13, 2026

community development historic preservation civic recognition Traverse City

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official federal commendation for a private citizen's contributions to regional development and historic preservation in Northern Michigan.

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Ray Minervini

He is the subject of the congressional recognition and the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.

Traverse City residents

Residents are impacted by the redevelopment of the 500-acre former hospital site into parks and community space.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

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Summary

Representative Jack Bergman formally recognized Ray Minervini in the Congressional Record for receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from Traverse Connect. The recognition highlights Minervini's career in construction and his role in redeveloping the historic Traverse City State Hospital.

Key Facts

Ray Minervini was named the 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient by Traverse Connect.
The Distinguished Service Award has been presented annually by Traverse Connect since 1929.
Ray Minervini began his career in residential construction in the 1960s.
Minervini transitioned to commercial construction in the 1980s.
The Minervini Group acquired the Traverse City State Hospital property in 2002.
The redevelopment of the Traverse City State Hospital is cited as the first redevelopment of a former asylum in the United States.
The redeveloped site encompasses 500 acres including trails, parks, and community entities.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official federal commendation for a private citizen's contributions to regional development and historic preservation in Northern Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Distinguished Service Award?

It is a civic honor presented annually by Traverse Connect since 1929 to recognize service and vision in the region.

What is the significance of the Traverse City State Hospital project?

According to the document, it was the first redevelopment of a former asylum in the United States and transformed an abandoned property into a 500-acre site with parks, trails, and community spaces.

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Historic Asylum Redevelopment

The document claims the Traverse City State Hospital project was the first redevelopment of a former asylum in the United States.

Traverse City State Hospital Minervini Group

Connected Entities

locationTraverse City State Hospital“Historic site redeveloped by the Minervini Group starting in 2002.”Map →

personMarsha Minervini“Wife of Ray Minervini.”Map →

organizationMinervini Group“Company led by Ray Minervini that redeveloped the Traverse City State Hospital.”Map →

personRay Minervini“Recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award and subject of the congression”Map →

personJack Bergman“U.S. Representative for Michigan's 1st Congressional District who introduced the”Map →

organizationTraverse Connect“Organization that presented the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.”Map →

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