Bob Lanier (politician)
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Robert Clayton Lanier (March 10, 1925 ā December 20, 2014) was an American businessman and politician. He served as mayor of the city of Houston, Texas, from 1992 to 1998. At the time of his death, he was Houston's oldest living mayor.
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Quick Facts 58th Mayor of Houston, Preceded by ...
Bob Lanier | |
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58th Mayor of Houston | |
In office January 2, 1992 ā January 2, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Kathryn Whitmire |
Succeeded by | Lee Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Clayton Lanier (1925-03-10)March 10, 1925 Baytown, Texas, U.S. |
Died | December 20, 2014(2014-12-20) (aged 89) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Lanier, Elyse Lanier |
Relations | Christopher Sarofim (son-in-law) |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Texas |
Profession | Banker, lawyer, real estate developer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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