[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 209 (Thursday, December 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1133-E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF DAN F. MOHON

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2020

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to honor the life and legacy of Dan Mohon who passed away on December 
6, 2020, just four days shy of his 81st birthday. Dan filled his days 
with hard work and loyal service to his faith, family, friends, and 
community.
  Dan F. Mohon was born in Vernon, Texas, on December 10, 1939, to his 
parents Walter and Flora Pauline Beach Mohon. Just before his 13th 
birthday, Dan, as the eldest child, took on the responsibility of 
caring for his mother and younger siblings, Nanene and Gary, following 
his father's death. In order to care for his family, Dan worked 32 
hours a week while continuing his education.
  After Dan graduated from Quanah High School in 1958, he attended 
Texas Tech University where he graduated with a degree in

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real estate and insurance. While at Texas Tech, he met the love of his 
life, Shirley Manon Hacker of Oklahoma, whom he married on December 22, 
1962.
  The Mohons moved to Orange, Texas in 1974 along with their two young 
sons, Monty and Marcus. They didn't have many material possessions upon 
arriving in Orange, but what they lacked in worldly goods they made up 
for in determination, loyalty, and love for one another.
  Dan was a man who loved deeply and extravagantly, and that devotion 
sprang from his faith. His love of God was showered on his wife, sons, 
grandchildren, family, church, and community. He adored people and 
spent his life showing others what it meant to live joyfully.
  As a leader of his community, Dan had the distinction of serving as 
mayor of two Texas cities--Orange and Pinehurst. In addition to his 
civic involvement, Dan also served as treasurer of First Baptist Church 
and as a board member of the Lutcher Stark Theater for 25 years. He 
also served in various community organizations such as the Greater 
Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, Lamar State College Foundation, 
American Red Cross, City of Orange Planning and Zoning Commission, 
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, Orange Rotary Club, and 
his favorite, the Orange Lions Club, where he served as president and 
carnival chairman. Dan was also the proud recipient of the Melvin Jones 
award, the highest form of recognition for a Lions Club member. A 
devoted advocate, Dan had perfect attendance at club meetings for more 
than 47 years.
  Along with God, his family, community service, and his many 
friendships, two other real passions Dan enjoyed were golf and ice 
cream, both of which he often shared with others.
  Dan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Manon; two sons, Monty and 
Marcus; and ten grandchildren: Joshua, Annabeth, Katharine, Joseph, 
Isabelle, Jack, Mason, Gray, Reed, and Bliss.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Dan Mohon for his unwavering 
dedication and service to his community. I offer my deepest condolences 
to his family and friends.

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