[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10660]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LOUIS AND SUSANNA HAGER AS CO-CHAIRS OF THE OTSEGO COUNTY 
                        CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. RICHARD L. HANNA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Louis and 
Susanna Busch Hager, co-chairs of the Otsego County Conservation 
Association, serving as long-time stewards of Otsego Lake. The Hagers 
are dedicated to the preservation of our most precious natural 
resources, particularly Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York.
  Mr. and Mrs. Hager have played a vital role in supporting community 
education regarding the challenging present issues surrounding 
development and maintenance of healthy lakes. They have also generously 
supported numerous environmental campaigns and programs, most notably 
the Otsego Lake Challenge Campaign.
  It is with great honor that I rise today to commend the Hagers for 
their tremendously positive impact on our community and its future. 
They are being honored tonight for working tirelessly and devoting 
countless volunteer hours to the Otsego County Conservation Association 
and other community organizations. Through their significant 
philanthropic contributions, future generations can have hope for a 
clean and healthy living environment.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Louis and 
Susanna Busch Hager for their invaluable contribution to this 
community, our environment and our future. The positive results of 
their contribution will be noted for generations to come.