[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE JIM HAGEDORN

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
the life of Representative Jim Hagedorn. I had the privilege of working 
with Jim in D.C., and the opportunity to spend time with him in his 
district where I know he was well-loved.
  Jim was a tireless advocate on behalf of our Nation's farmers, 
ranchers, producers, and foresters, and he never wavered in his 
commitment to serving the great people of Minnesota's First District.
  Jim was a warrior on the Ag Committee questioning and confronting the 
administration when he perceived policies were hurting those families 
that work hard every day to provide us food and fiber. I consider Jim a 
dear friend and his passing a tragic loss.
  His contagious personality and cheerful sense of humor will be missed 
on the committee and in the Halls of Congress for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, scripture in Thessalonians 4:13-18 instructs us with 
these words, ``Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be 
uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.''
  Jim Hagedorn lived his life dedicated in service to this Nation in a 
manner that brought hope to so many. Let us find hope having known Jim 
Hagedorn.

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