SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 730
In Memory
of
George Allen Hanger
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of George Allen Hanger, a decorated veteran of three
wars, who died on April 11, 2019, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 1, 1924, in Paris, Missouri, to
Lee and Gertrude Hanger, George Hanger was drafted into the
United States Army in February 1943, and in June 1944, he was one
of the brave Americans who came ashore under fire at Omaha Beach
on D-Day; he went on to hold a distinguished three-decade career
in the army, serving in Korea as well as two tours of duty in
Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, This brave soldier's many medals and
commendations included three Bronze Stars with two oak leaf
clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Armed Forces Honor Medal, and the Croix de Guerre with palm, as
well as numerous unit citations; he retired in 1975, at the rank
of chief warrant officer 3; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanger and his wife, Edeltraud, were married
in Fulda, Germany, in 1953, and they shared 65 years together,
until her death in 2018; they were blessed with two children,
Terry and Rex, and their family later grew to include a
son-in-law, Roger, a daughter-in-law, Melissa, and three
grandchildren, Kristen, Alex, and Craig; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement from the army, Mr. Hanger
settled in Killeen, where he continued his education, attending
CentralTexasJuniorCollegeandearningabachelor'sdegreefrom
American Technological University; he remained proud of his
years in the military, and he served on the Fort Hood Retirement
Council and the Commissary Board; he and his wife also
participated in many volksmarching events over the years,
walking thousands of kilometers across the nation; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband, a devoted father and
grandfather, and a proud military veteran, George Hanger lived a
rich and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a legacy of
courage and service to others that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Allen
Hanger and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of George Hanger.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate