Henry G. Hager III (April 28, 1934 – June 27, 2024) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 23rd district from 1973 to 1984 including as President pro tempore from 1981 to 1984.[3]
Early life and education
Hager was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1934, to Dr. Henry G. and Eleanor Watt Hager. He received a B.A. degree in 1956 from Wesleyan University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1959.[4]
Career
Hager served as the Lycoming County District Attorney from 1964 to 1968.[1]
He joined the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 23rd district in November 1972 and was reelected in 1976 and 1980. He advanced in the Republican caucus to minority leader and served as President pro tempore from 1981 to 1984. He left the senate in 1984 and became president of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania.[3]
Death
Hager died in Fort Myers, Florida on June 27, 2024, at the age of 90.[5]
Legacy
The Hager Lifelong Education Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology was named in his honor.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Index to politicians:Hager". The Political Graveyard. The Political Graveyard. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
- ^ "Sally Parish Hager". www.sungazette.com. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ a b Cox, Harold. "Senate Members H". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Pennsylvania State Senate - Henry G. Hager, III Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Henry George Hager III (1934–2024)". Lycoming Law Association. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "History Trail, Hager Lifelong Education Center". www.pct.edu. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
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