H.R. No. 394
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joe G. Hanover of Bryan-College Station
commemorated his 95th birthday on February 10, 2013, and this
significant event provides a fitting opportunity to honor him for
his dedicated service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Joe Hanover earned his bachelor's degree in civil
engineering from Texas A&M University in 1940 and joined the Texas
Department of Transportation that same year; answering his
country's call to duty, he served as a second lieutenant in the
United States Army's 54th Coast Artillery Unit during World War II;
he returned home following the war but continued his service in the
U.S. Army Reserve; he was eventually promoted to the post of
commander of the 420th Engineer Brigade and later brigadier
general; and
WHEREAS, At TxDOT, Mr. Hanover was promoted to resident
engineer in Hearne and designed most of the farm-to-market roads in
Milam and Robertson Counties; by 1966, he had advanced to district
engineer of the Bryan region and made such important contributions
to the area's infrastructure as the development of Interstate 45 in
Freestone, Leon, Madison, and Walker Counties and the creation of
highway loops around the cities of Bryan-College Station,
Huntsville, and Brenham; and
WHEREAS, Joe Hanover is a source of inspiration to all who
know him, and it is a pleasure to recognize this esteemed Texan and
his many contributions to his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Joe G. Hanover on his 95th birthday and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hanover as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 394 was adopted by the House on
February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House