Some facts about me:
GROWING UP ON LAPEER COUNTY FAMILY FARM
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Lauren Hager of Port Huron
My Dad was a hard-working farmer in Northern Lapeer County who had the uncanny ability to get the most out of 80 acres and 25 dairy cows.
- My Mother, a loving farmer’s wife, could pinch pennies with the best of them while making delicious meals from a big garden, a small flock of chickens, and an occasional beef.
- I am a product of a home which centered around a deep Christian faith, hard work and unconditional love.
- My first eight years of formal education were at a one-room rural school a mile and a half walk from our home. I learned to appreciate nature during that daily walk to and from school.
- I graduated from Marlette High School where I enjoyed participating in Student Council, F.F.A., sports and an active social life. I kept myself in spending money by setting pins at the local bowling alley and Monday nights working at the Marlette stockyards.
- My two older brothers and I tested our dairy cows for butterfat content for a total of eleven years as a part of our high school agricultural class. Dad used this information as a basis for deciding which cows to cull and which ones to keep.
- My four years at Michigan State University was another step that shaped who I am today. Dorm life, fraternity involvement and struggles with calculus were a part of that.
MY LIFE IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY
- My 35 years of teaching in the Port Huron School District were rewarding. One of my special joys is
meeting former students who are happily involved in their own careers and families. - Being a part of my church family, serving on the Port Huron City Council and representing St. Clair County in the state Legislature have been other key highlights during my lifetime.
- A key decision of my life was to marry my high school sweetheart, Carol. She’s always been my rock, my helpmate, my sounding board, a terrific mom to our two kids. These 47 years with her have been great.
- My six years as a State Representative were filled with a few victories and yes, a few frustrations. There were enough areas of satisfaction to make me want to continue the process in our State Senate.
Lauren Hager–Jan. 12, 2009
Lauren is a man with no outside agenda, strong morals and integrity. We need more people like him in our political offices. Lets give him our support and do whatever we can to put him in office.
You have my support, just let us know how we all can help.
I have known Lauren for quite a while now. He is a man of integrity that genuinely cares. He has my support.
Bonjour from Burkina Faso, West Africa. We keep on praying for you. God will strenghen you and give you needed wisdom.
Etienne, Thanks for your prayers and sharing God’s promises of strength and wisdom. I think of you often.
Lester, Your support means so much to me!
Mike, I will be in contact with you about being involved in my campaign. Thanks so much.
Lauren,
When I came to you and told you that I wanted to be involved in politics, you were very helpful. Your guidance and calm demeanor, even as I chose the “other” side, was supportive for me. As such a man of sound character, strong faith, and ethics that many do not possess these days, you can count on MY vote. Whatever Crystal and I can do to assist you in your campaign, just let us know. God Bless You.
Thanks for your comments, Dave.
Grow up in northwest corner of Lapeer County in Rich Township. I enjoy your bloog
Thank you for your comment and interest in my blog.
Lauren,
I often think and pray for you and your carol. It is a blessing of meeting you in Port Huron and in Africa. I cannot forget you smile, the motherly heart of carol. Stay blessed!
Etienne, It is so good to hear from you. I will always value my time working with you in Mali, West Africa. Thank you for your prayers and your interest in my candidacy for the Michigan Senate. It was so good to see you when you visited us in Port Huron. Carol sends her love and special greetings. God bless you as you continue to minister for him in Mali.
Hello, I am a registered voter in St. Clair County, and I am looking for a website where I can get a short synopsis of your stance on various issues. Is this the website and I just can’t find the area, or do you have a different site. Thank you very much!
Sarah, Please refer to today’s (7/16/10) to learn more of my views. HAGER FOR SENATE PLATFORM. For further information, check out previous posts on my blog. “Life Is Series of Choices,” 4/18/10; “Job Creation… A Top Priority” 3/16/10; “My Response To A Voter’s Question,” 12/19/09; and “Issues We Face In Michigan,” 11/6/09.
I am quite impressed with what I have read! Personally, I am graduating in May from Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Secondary Education. It is always nice to see conservatives who have dedicated their lives to educating future generations both in the classroom and within the community. Keep it up and you can count on a vote from this future teacher! Good Luck and God Bless!
Thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes as you enter the teaching profession. I’ve never regretted my decision to spend my professonal career working with kids. Thanks for your support of my Senate campaign. Appreciation, Lauren