George H. Mahon
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George Herman Mahon (September 22, 1900 - November 19, 1985) was a Texas politician.
Born in Mahon, Louisiana near Haynesville, Louisiana, Mahon's family moved to Texas when he was a child. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas in 1924. Mahon graduated from the University of Texas Law School. Mahon was elected county attorney for Mitchell County, Texas in 1926 and he served as district attorney from 1927 to 1933.
Mahon was elected to the House of Representatives in 1934 as a Democrat. Mahon was the chairman of the Appropriations committee from 1964 until his retirement from the House in 1979. Mahon was also appointed on the panel for the Manhattan Project. After his years in the House, Mahon stayed in Washington to work with the Smithsonian.
Died in 1985 due to surgery complications.
| Preceded by Joseph W. Bailey, Jr. |
Representative from the 19th Congressional District of Texas 1935–1979 |
Succeeded by Kent Hance |
