George H. Mahon

George H. Mahon
Mahon, c. 1965
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	(1900-09-22)September 22, 1900 Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	November 19, 1985(1985-11-19) (aged 85) San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Helen Stevenson ​ (m. 1923)​
Children	1
Parents	John Kirkpatrick Mahon (father) Lola Willis (mother)
Alma mater	Hardin–Simmons University University of Texas School of Law
Occupation	Lawyer politician

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.