I learned today one of Oregon's finest legislative leaders passed away this past Thursday. Lenn Hannon, 66, served in the Oregon Legislature for 29 years. During the late 80's and early 90's I came to know Senator Hannon as I worked with the Legislature on State Police budget and policy issues.
I always found Senator Hannon to be a straight (authentic) shooter and a real advocate of the Oregon State Police. Senator Hannon worked very hard to achieve funding for the OSP over many years.
According the a news report in the Medford Mail Tribune, Lenn died at home surrounded by loving family and friends. They commented, "He was able to say 'I love you,' even though he couldn't talk in any other way," "Those were his last words, if anybody got close to him. There were a lot of miracles in his last hours."
Senator Hannon performed some miracles as a legislator too. He will be missed.
I give my sympathies to Lenn's wonderful wife, Dixie and the rest of the family.
I wish the Senator could have had a longer retirement life. With his death, he leaves a wonderful legacy of Authentic Leadership for us all to reflect upon and study. +
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