In memory of Guerry Legrande Hahn Sr. of Anahuac.

89(R) HR 986 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 986

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to

a close with the passing of Guerry Legrande Hahn Sr. of Anahuac on

March 10, 2025, at the age of 96; and

WHEREAS, Guerry Hahn was born in Houston on November 15,

1928, to Laura Mae Guerry Hahn and Guy Connie Hahn, and he grew up

with the companionship of nine siblings, Douglas, Glen, Charles,

Guy, Marjorie, Dorothy, Lucille, Beverly, and Gwendolyn; he was a

descendant of Joseph Ehlinger, who fought in the Battle of San

Jacinto, and as a boy, he was selected to place a wreath on the steps

of the San Jacinto Monument when it first opened; in addition, he

attained the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Hahn served

in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, and he exemplified the

highest ideals of the armed forces; in recognition of his

outstanding military service, he was invited to participate in an

Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in April 2023; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hahn enjoyed a rewarding career as an engineer

at Cameron Iron Works, where he earned the respect and admiration of

his colleagues for his skill and professionalism; an avid

outdoorsman, he later established a fishing guide business, Gold

Spoon Guide Service, which he operated alongside his son; and

WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Hahn shared many

happy years with his wife, Jessie Bea Hahn, before her passing; he

took great pride in their children, Leighanne, Sherri Lynn, the

late Guerry Legrande Hahn Jr., and the late Brenda Rene' Sloan, and

over the years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to

include 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4

great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, While the passing of Guerry Hahn brings great

sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long

be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Guerry Legrande

Hahn Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many

friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Guerry

Hahn.

Leo Wilson

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 986 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House