Henry G. Hager
Henry G. Hager III (born April 28, 1934)[3] is 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.[4]
Henry G. Hager III | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1981 – November 30, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Murray |
| Succeeded by | Robert Jubelirer |
| Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 4, 1977 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Frame |
| Succeeded by | Robert Jubelirer |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – November 30, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Zehnder Confair |
| Succeeded by | Roger Madigan |
| District Attorney of Lycoming County | |
| In office 1964–1968 | |
| Succeeded by | Allen E. Ertel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1934 Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Ann Parrish, died 12/8/2017[2] |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Early life and education edit
Hager was born on April 28, 1934, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 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.[5]
Career edit
He 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.[4]
Legacy edit
The Hager Lifelong Education Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology was named in his honor.[6]
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Hager".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "History Trail, Hager Lifelong Education Center". www.pct.edu. Retrieved 20 June 2020.