George H. Mahon | |
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 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 | September 22, 1900 Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1985 (aged 85) San Angelo, Texas, U.S. |
| 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.