89R21067 TBO-D
By: Leo Wilson 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.