George H. Mahon | |
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41st Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office March 7, 1976 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Wright Patman |
Succeeded by | Jamie Whitten |
Chair of the House Appropriations Committee | |
In office April 12, 1964 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Clarence Cannon |
Succeeded by | Jamie Whitten |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 19th district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr. |
Succeeded by | Kent Hance |
Personal details | |
Born | Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, U.S. | September 22, 1900
Died | November 19, 1985 San Angelo, Texas, U.S. | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Stevenson (m. 1923) |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Alma mater | Hardin–Simmons University University of Texas School of Law |
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George Herman Mahon (September 22, 1900 – November 19, 1985) was an American politician and attorney. A Democrat, he served 22 consecutive terms as a member the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
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