[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
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           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EVA CHARLOTTE HAHN

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Eva Charlotte Hahn, whose extraordinary journey embodied 
courage, resilience, faith, and an unwavering love of freedom.
  Born in 1938 in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia, Eva's childhood was shaped 
by the hardships of World War II and the rise of communism. She 
witnessed the brutality of Nazi occupation, including her father's 
imprisonment for helping Jewish friends, and later fled her homeland 
with her family to escape communist oppression. After spending time in 
a refugee camp in Austria, she emigrated to Australia before ultimately 
making her home in the United States.
  Eva's determination carried her through every chapter of her life. 
She excelled academically, contributed to the production of Australia's 
first Salk polio vaccine, and later worked in medical research after 
settling in San Antonio, Texas. She married Dr. H. Herbert Hahn, II, 
and together they served abroad while he practiced medicine with the 
United States Foreign Service before making Temple, Texas, their 
permanent home.
  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eva 
dedicated herself to her family and community. She volunteered in local 
schools and civic organizations, believing deeply in the principles of 
liberty, education, and personal responsibility. She was also a 
successful businesswoman, an avid reader, a gifted storyteller, and a 
gracious hostess whose warmth and generosity touched everyone she met.
  Eva is survived by her four children, fifteen grandchildren, eight 
great-grandchildren, her sister, and many extended family members who 
will carry forward her legacy of faith, perseverance, and patriotism.
  Eva Hahn's remarkable life stands as a testament to the enduring 
strength of the human spirit. It is my honor to recognize her 
extraordinary legacy, one year after her passing, and to extend my 
deepest sympathies to her family and all who mourn her absence.

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