Rep.

Rick Hansen
STATEMENT
Minnesota House of Representatives
District 52A 651-296-6828 rep.rick.hansen@house.mn
247 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Rick Hansen 651-260-8583

January 23, 2016

Statement from State Representative Rick Hansen on Senator Metzens

Announcement

Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul) released the following statement regarding
Senator Jim Metzens announcement that he retiring from the Minnesota Senate after his
current term:
"I would like to thank my friend, Senator Metzen, for his years of service to our
community and to the state of Minnesota. Senator Metzen always delivered for our
community. He was a chief architect of the Mighty Ducks grant program, which provides
grants to upgrade ice arenas and increase indoor air quality. Young hockey players have
him to thank for this important program to the state. Senator Metzen was also
instrumental in securing funding for the Kaposia Landing in South St. Paul. These are
just a couple of his many contributions. I will miss his expertise, leadership, and most
importantly, his laughter in the legislature."

Rep. Hansen can be reached at 651-260-8583 or by email at rep.rick.hansen@house.mn.

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