[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING WAYNE SCHMIDT AND HIS 14 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE STATE 
                              LEGISLATURE

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Senator 
Wayne Schmidt for his 14 years of service in Michigan's State 
Legislature. As a State Representative and Senator, Wayne's work had an 
immeasurable impact on the people of Northern Michigan, and his 
commitment to his community cannot be overstated.
  After graduating from Traverse City Central High School and the 
University of Chicago, Senator Schmidt began his distinguished career 
in the Grand Traverse region, where he served for five terms on the 
Traverse County Board of Commissioners. In 2008 he was elected to the 
State House of Representatives, where he served for three consecutive 
terms before being elected as the State Senator representing the 37th 
District. His many legislative accomplishments during his time in 
office included streamlining government regulations, promoting job 
creation, and helping turn a $1.5 billion state government deficit into 
a $500 million surplus. Outside of his work in public office, Senator 
Schmidt has given his time to many local community organizations, 
including the Boardman Neighborhood Association, the Traverse City 
Kiwanis Club, the Economic Club of Traverse, the National Cherry 
Festival, the Downtown Traverse City Association, Grand Traverse Area 
Right to Life Association, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Wayne Schmidt for his lifetime 
of service to Grand Traverse County and his 14 years in Michigan's 
State Legislature. On behalf of Michigan's First District, I extend my 
gratitude to Senator Schmidt and wish him and his family the best in 
their future endeavors.

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