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parents busied themselves rebuilding their lives and providing for the family. God, wave flags at parades and care about our country, Gina
Country and Family, their values were simple, oh yes and hard work. Gina spoke Hahn is all of that and more, she cares about others
only Italian when she returned to New Jersey and her mother insisted she learn and walks her talk. She is our First Lady of Politics
English as quickly as possible and become “Americanized”. and Graciousness here in Collier County.

Later in life when Gina became interested in marriage, she knew that she
wanted to find a man just like her father. Honest day’s work for an honest day’s
wage, with a priority on ethics, God, Country and Family. She found that person
in Richard and they worked as a team during their entire married life.This last year
Gina became involved with and made a sizable donation to the Freedom Memorial
here in Naples. When I asked what that meant to her, she stated that this was
something that her husband would have valued and it was certainly a worthy cause.
Honoring Veterans is important to her.

I also asked what advice she has for today’s youth as they navigate challenges.
Number one is to volunteer, be a contributor to the community, follow their
passion. Educate themselves on current events, watch political debates, choose
elected officials wisely, not by gender or by looks. I also asked her opinion on the
difference between the Presidential races of the past and currently. She was quick
with a response: we have lost the air of formality and decorum. In the past, facts
were the focus of debates, not personal attacks or dragging family members into the
political fire. While most of us consider ourselves patriotic, we get involved, we vote,

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