(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man was recently honored with a keepsake from the nation’s capital.

An American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. was given recently to Derald Borton for his work volunteering for the Democrat Party.

Congressman Frank Mrvan, whose congressional district includes Michigan City, organized the honor. Borton is a longtime volunteer and member of the La Porte County Democratic Party. He was also the youngest person to ever run for mayor in Michigan City when he campaigned in his 20’s in 1999.