Joe Hanna
Joseph Currie Hanna (May 19, 1920 – July 26, 2003) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1971 to 1985.[1]
Joseph Currie Hanna | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – January 8, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | John Wilson Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Rick Perry |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
| In office January 9, 1973 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | J.E. Ward |
| Succeeded by | Stan Schlueter |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 12, 1971 – January 9, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Burke Musgrove |
| Succeeded by | Charles Finnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Currie Hanna May 19, 1920 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2003 (aged 83) Breckenridge, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty Elliott (1942-2003 his deaths) |
| Children | 3 (including Judi Hanna) |
| Alma mater | John Tarleton Agricultural College University of Texas, Austin |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Biography
Hanna attended John Tarleton Agricultural College in 1940 and later transferred to University of Texas at Austin, studying Pre-law.[2] He served as a fighter pilot in the United States Navy during World War II.[2] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1984 and served a total of seven terms.[2] Hanna died on July 26, 2003, in Breckenridge, Texas.[3]
References
- "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.
- "Joe C Hanna (1920-2003) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com.
- "TSHA | Hanna, Joe Currie". www.tshaonline.org.
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