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Congressional Recognition of Former Minnesota Senator Bob Lessard
Original title: RECOGNIZING BOB LESSARD
May 14, 2026
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What this does
This document is a formal legislative tribute and does not change any laws, funding, or government services.
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Bob Lessard
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Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.
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Summary
Representative Pete Stauber delivered a speech in the U.S. House of Representatives to honor former Minnesota State Senator Bob Lessard on his 95th birthday. The remarks highlight Lessard's 26-year legislative career and his contributions to Minnesota's natural resources and industries.
Key Facts
- Bob Lessard served as a Minnesota State Senator for 26 years.
- Bob Lessard is celebrating his 95th birthday.
- Lessard was instrumental in passing a constitutional amendment in Minnesota guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish, and trap.
- Lessard was a primary advocate for the creation of the Upper Mississippi Headwaters Board.
- Lessard's legislative work focused on mining, paper production, and logging industries in northern Minnesota.
Why It Matters
This document is a formal legislative tribute and does not change any laws, funding, or government services.
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Does this document change any laws?
No, this is a commemorative speech and does not enact or change any legislation.
Who is Bob Lessard?
He is a former Minnesota State Senator known for his work on natural resources and industry in northern Minnesota.
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