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More Information on OSERS Nominee, John Hager

CEC Update, June 2004
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As reported in an earlier CEC Update, President Bush has nominated former Virginia Lt. Gov. John H. Hager to be assistant secretary of education for special education & rehabilitative services (OSERS). Following is some additional information about Hager. 


John Hager currently serves Virginia in the position of Assistant to Governor Mark Warner for Commonwealth Preparedness. In this role he carries front-line responsibility for leading and coordinating safety and security in Virginia's fight against terrorism.

Hager participates in Cabinet meetings, serves as the federal point of contact for Homeland Security and works with Virginia's Congressional delegation and the Bush Administration in obtaining federal resources. The office ensures proper coordination between agencies of state government responsible for security and serves as a direct liaison between the Governor and local governments and first responders. He helps educate the public on homeland security initiatives. He is the Chairman of Virginia's Secure Commonwealth Initiative and Co-chairman of the Virginia Military Advisory Council, both of which function to strengthen Virginia's preparedness. 


Hager was elected to the state's second highest office of Lieutenant Governor in 1997 and served for four years. His election proved that perseverance and determination in the face of daunting obstacles leads to victory in an election or in one's life. Hager's full-time approach of serving the people of Virginia redefined the role of the Lieutenant Governor. He served as chairman or vice-chairman of five active State commissions.


As Lt. Governor of Virginia, John Hager was a strong proponent for better education, improved transportation, and smaller, more efficient government. As President of the Senate, he proudly cast numerous tie-breaking votes, including a vote to return the state's lottery profits back to localities for use in public education. His chairmanship of the Disability Commission and as a role model for disabled Virginians has resulted in national recognition. A strong proponent of anti-crime initiatives, he was involved with the Drug Task Force, the DNA Task Force and safe driving legislation.

Hager graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and from Harvard University with an MBA. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves, rising to the rank of Captain. He is currently a member of the American Legion. A life-long athlete, John still competes in marathons and has won many races.

He is married to the former Margaret Dickinson Chase. Maggie and their two sons, Jack and Henry, are often at his side as he continues to work full time for a better Virginia.


A business executive who started at the bottom of the career ladder, John quickly rose through the ranks of The American Tobacco Company to Executive Vice President. After a near-fatal bout with polio, John rebuilt his life and his career. He retired in 1994 as Senior Vice President of Leaf and Specialty Products after the corporation was sold.

A long-term civic, charity and community leader, John has served as president or chairman of more than 30 boards and commissions in Virginia. He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the Richmond Convention Center, Vice-chairman of the Aerospace States Association, and as director of the American Red Cross, The Sorensen Institute, Southern Growth Policies Board, The Center for Politics, The Virginia Public Safety Foundation, the Virginia Performing Arts Foundation, the Jamestown Yorktown Foundation and Jamestown 2007.

    

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