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John H. Hannah Jr.

Evanston, Texas

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News Obituary ListingJohn H. Hannah Jr., an East Texas Democrat who grew up in tiny Diboll, rose to prominence in Texas politics and became a respected U.S. district judge, died Thursday morning of a heart attack. He was 64.

Hannah, chief judge for the U.S. Eastern District of...

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Chair Emeritus, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats

Judge Hannah presided over a case in which the Texas Education Agency, where I serve as in-house counsel, was a party. The case involved the unitary status of 5 East Texas school districts. It was an honor and a privilege to be in his courtroom.

My condolences go out to the family of Mr Hannah. I'm pretty sure he will be missed tremendously. Because in this day and time it is very rare to hear or know of a person who speaks their mind. I am one of those type people and not just for myself, but also for those around me. May God Bless you and your family, Mrs. Hannah. Just A grandmother.