Henry G. Hager

Henry G. Hager III (born April 28, 1934) 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.

Early life and education

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.

Career

He served as the Lycoming County District Attorney from 1964 to 1968.

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.

Legacy

The Hager Lifelong Education Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology was named in his honor.

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