NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Senator Tom Hansen, a prominent figure in Nebraska’s beef cattle industry and former member of the Nebraska Legislature, has passed away.

Hansen, a native of North Platte, represented the region in the Nebraska Legislature, serving two terms from 2007 to 2015.

Current District 42 Nebraska State Senator Mike Jacobson had the following to say about Hansen.

“He really was a natural statesman and a natural fit to become the District 42 senator. Even to this day, as I talk to lobbyists in Lincoln, they comment on their respect for Tom. Tom never forgot his roots and educated others; he also made it a point to get to know everyone in the legislature and work with both parties. I think when you are elected to serve in the non-partisan legislature, it is your respons

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