George H. Mahon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George H. Mahon

American politician

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1900

Place of Birth: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 19-Nov-1985

Profession: lawyer, politician, district attorney

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

George Herman Mahon (September 22, 1900 – November 19, 1985) was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms (1935–1979) as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district. His legacies include the development of federal farm programs, the establishment of the former Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock and Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, leadership in the development of Interstate 27, a short connection between Amarillo and Lubbock, and disaster relief during droughts and tornadoes common to West Texas.