Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district, has recently shared several updates via social media on May 8 and 9, 2025. These posts highlight his support for individuals connected to Nebraska and his personal reflections on Military Spouses Day.
On May 8, Rep. Bacon congratulated Hilary Maricle on her recommendation as Nebraska's FSA Executive Director. He noted her "farming background and commitment to Nebraska agriculture" as qualities that make her an ideal candidate to implement USDA programs effectively with practical farming knowledge. "Congratulations to Hilary Maricle, our office's recommendation for Nebraska's FSA Executive Director! Her farming background and commitment to Nebraska agriculture make her the ideal choice to implement USDA programs with real-world farming wisdom."
In another post from the same day, Rep. Bacon extended congratulations to Enzo Morello for securing first place in the 3-meter board diving at AAU nationals held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Morello has earned a position on the AAU National Team set to compete in Rijeka, Croatia during the July 4th weekend. "Congrats to Enzo Morello on claiming first in 3-meter board diving at AAU nationals in Fort Collins, Colorado! He's earned a spot on the AAU National Team competing in Rijeka, Croatia during the July 4th weekend."
On May 9, Rep. Bacon took a moment to express gratitude towards military spouses on Military Spouses Day by acknowledging his wife Angie’s support through his military career comprising "16 assignments & 4 deployments." He emphasized that military spouses are "the backbone of our armed services," highlighting their crucial role within military families."On Military Spouses Day, I thank my wife Angie, who stuck with me through 16 assignments & 4 deployments to the Middle East."
Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and residing in Papillion now at age 59, Don Bacon graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA before furthering his education at the University of Phoenix.