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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextRECOGNIZING DON BATY FOR HIS YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
HON. JACK BERGMAN
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Don Baty of Grayling, Michigan for his decades of leadership and dedicated service to Northern Michigan and the Republican Party of Crawford County.
the great state of
Michigan. After graduating from Hastings High School, Don went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the Wolverines football team. Upon completing his education, he entered the medical field, working first at the University of Michigan Hospital before moving into medical equipment sales. That work took him to New Jersey and Texas, but Don's heart never left Michigan. When the time came, he chose to retire right here in the 1st District.
County community. From volunteering at Grayling Hospital to serving on the board of his church to donating groceries to neighbors in need. Don lives out the American ideals of service, generosity, and looking out for your fellow man. In an era when it is easy to stand on the sidelines, Don has chosen to show up.
across the region. As former Vice Chair of the Crawford County Republican Party and a member of the Crawford County Board of Canvassers, he was instrumental in revitalizing the local party when its membership was struggling. To this day, Don can still be found on the streets of Grayling with clipboard in hand, talking to his neighbors and gathering signatures for causes that benefit the whole community. He is a true patriot who understands that you do not need to hold elected office to make a difference and contribute to the Great American Experiment.
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Don Baty for his continued service to Northern Michigan. On behalf of Michigan's 1st Congressional District, I thank him for his tireless efforts and wish him continued success in the years ahead.