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Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great admiration and pride to recognize former Minnesota State Senator Bob Lessard, better known across northern Minnesota as “The Old Trapper” as he celebrates his 95th birthday.
people and traditions of Minnesota. Over the course of his 26 years in the State senate, he never lost touch with the Northland. His work has left a lasting imprint on our State constitution, our natural resources, and the livelihoods of countless Minnesotans.
implementing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing them the right to hunt, fish, and trap.
mining, paper companies, and logging. He fought for the workers who make these industries possible and for the communities that rely on them.
extraordinary service, his unwavering dedication, and the legacy he leaves for generations of Minnesotans.