HR26: memorializing State Representative Paul R. Hatch of Wolfeboro.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 26

Memorializing State Representative Paul R. Hatch of Wolfeboro

WHEREAS, we have learned with great sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague Paul R. Hatch of Wolfeboro, who was serving his first term as a member of the House of Representatives; and,

WHEREAS, Paul R. Hatch was a valued member of the Committee on Science, Technology and Energy during his House tenure, ably serving as co-chairman of the Electric Subcommittee and as a member of the Cable Subcommittee and also represented the House on the Information Technology Management Advisory Board and the Electric Utility Restructuring Oversight Committee; and

WHEREAS, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, Paul Hatch served in the United States Army Security Agency, and was trained in electronic warfare countermeasures; and

WHEREAS, Paul R. Hatch served the State of New Hampshire in a myriad of ways, including Executive Director of the Greyhound Racing Commission, member of the Commission on the Arts, and member of the advisory commission to the Department of Resources and Economic Development; and

WHEREAS, having been born in Wolfeboro, Paul R. Hatch gave lifelong service to his community through twenty-five years as a member of the Board of Selectmen, membership on the budget committee, participation in the Chamber of Commerce and as President of Wolfeboro Community Television; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Paul R. Hatch be granted the highest praise for his dedicated service to his state, and be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.

Offered by the House of Representatives.