Robert Freeman Smith (June 16, 1931 – September 21, 2020), commonly known as Bob Smith, was an American Republican politician who represented Oregon in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to 1999.
Smith served in the state House until he retired in 1972 to return to his ranch. He was Speaker of the House for the 1969 and 1971 sessions.[3] Between 1965 and 1969, Smith was the president of the Oregon Public Land Commission.[2]
After more than a decade out of politics, Smith was elected to Congress from Oregon's 2nd congressional district in 1982. The district's incumbent, freshman Republican Denny Smith (no relation), opted to run in the newly created 5th district after it absorbed much of the western portion of the old 2nd, including Denny Smith's home in Salem. Smith served in Congress until 1995. After a brief retirement, he returned to Congress in 1997.[2]Wes Cooley, the Republican who had succeeded Smith in the House, had been caught in several lies about his military service and Smith was persuaded to come out of retirement.[4] Upon his return, he was elected chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, but only served one term before retiring for good.[2]
Personal life
On February 19, 1966, Smith married Kaye Elizabeth Tomlinson in Salem.[1] Her father was the clerk of Marion County.[5] The wedding was attended by F. F. Montgomery, the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, among others.[1] By January 1971, Smith and his wife had two sons and a daughter.[5]
Car wreck
On February 8, 2016, Smith struck and killed a pedestrian while driving in Medford, Oregon. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk when Smith hit him with his car, and he later died at the scene. Smith did not flee the scene, was cooperative with investigators, and was determined to not be under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the wreck. No charges or citations were filed against him regarding the wreck.[6]
Death
Smith died on September 21, 2020, in Medford, Oregon at the age of 89.[7]
References
^ abc"Kaye Tomlinson and Robert F. Smith Wed at Church Nuptials". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. February 20, 1966. p. 17. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
^ abcd"SMITH, Robert Freeman | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
^Oregon Blue Book: Earliest Authorities in Oregon - Speakers of the House of Representatives of Oregon. Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved on June 9, 2008.
^Fattig, Paul (March 1998). "Former congressman, felon Cooley may run for office again". Mail Tribune. Medford, Oregon.
^ abMaudlin, Gene (January 28, 1971). "House Speaker Smith Not Conservative or Liberal". The Capital Journal. p. 23. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
^Jaquiss, Nigel (February 9, 2016). "Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Fatally Injured a Pedestrian". Willamette Week. Retrieved July 3, 2019.; "Former U.S. Rep. Bob Smith kills pedestrian in Medford". The Oregonian. February 9, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
^Ramakrishnan, Jayati (September 21, 2020). "Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Dies at 89". OregonLive.com. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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Robert Freeman Smith June 16 1931 September 21 2020 commonly known as Bob Smith was an American Republican politician who represented Oregon in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to 1999 Bob SmithChair of the House Agriculture CommitteeIn office January 3 1997 January 3 1999Preceded byPat RobertsSucceeded byLarry CombestMember of the U S House of Representatives from Oregon s 2nd districtIn office January 3 1997 January 3 1999Preceded byWes CooleySucceeded byGreg WaldenIn office January 3 1983 January 3 1995Preceded byDenny SmithSucceeded byWes Cooley52nd Speaker of the Oregon House of RepresentativesIn office 1969 1973Preceded byF F MontgomerySucceeded byRichard O EymannMember of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 26th districtIn office 1961 1973Preceded byClinton P Haight Jr Succeeded byDenny JonesPersonal detailsBorn 1931 06 16 June 16 1931Portland Oregon U S DiedSeptember 21 2020 2020 09 21 aged 89 Medford Oregon U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseKaye Elizabeth Tomlinson m 1966 wbr EducationWillamette University BS Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 3 1 Car wreck 3 2 Death 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education EditSmith was born in Portland Oregon and grew up in Burns Oregon His father Benjamin F Smith was a doctor 1 He attended Willamette University in Salem Oregon graduating in 1953 with a bachelor s degree in agriculture He worked as a rancher until his election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1960 2 Career Edit Smith with George H W Bush in 1988 Smith served in the state House until he retired in 1972 to return to his ranch He was Speaker of the House for the 1969 and 1971 sessions 3 Between 1965 and 1969 Smith was the president of the Oregon Public Land Commission 2 After more than a decade out of politics Smith was elected to Congress from Oregon s 2nd congressional district in 1982 The district s incumbent freshman Republican Denny Smith no relation opted to run in the newly created 5th district after it absorbed much of the western portion of the old 2nd including Denny Smith s home in Salem Smith served in Congress until 1995 After a brief retirement he returned to Congress in 1997 2 Wes Cooley the Republican who had succeeded Smith in the House had been caught in several lies about his military service and Smith was persuaded to come out of retirement 4 Upon his return he was elected chairman of the House Agriculture Committee but only served one term before retiring for good 2 Personal life EditOn February 19 1966 Smith married Kaye Elizabeth Tomlinson in Salem 1 Her father was the clerk of Marion County 5 The wedding was attended by F F Montgomery the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives among others 1 By January 1971 Smith and his wife had two sons and a daughter 5 Car wreck Edit On February 8 2016 Smith struck and killed a pedestrian while driving in Medford Oregon The pedestrian was in the crosswalk when Smith hit him with his car and he later died at the scene Smith did not flee the scene was cooperative with investigators and was determined to not be under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the wreck No charges or citations were filed against him regarding the wreck 6 Death Edit Smith died on September 21 2020 in Medford Oregon at the age of 89 7 References Edit a b c Kaye Tomlinson and Robert F Smith Wed at Church Nuptials Statesman Journal Salem Oregon February 20 1966 p 17 Retrieved September 22 2020 a b c d SMITH Robert Freeman US House of Representatives History Art amp Archives history house gov Retrieved September 22 2020 Oregon Blue Book Earliest Authorities in Oregon Speakers of the House of Representatives of Oregon Oregon Secretary of State Retrieved on June 9 2008 Fattig Paul March 1998 Former congressman felon Cooley may run for office again Mail Tribune Medford Oregon a b Maudlin Gene January 28 1971 House Speaker Smith Not Conservative or Liberal The Capital Journal p 23 Retrieved September 22 2020 Jaquiss Nigel February 9 2016 Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Fatally Injured a Pedestrian Willamette Week Retrieved July 3 2019 Former U S Rep Bob Smith kills pedestrian in Medford The Oregonian February 9 2016 Retrieved July 3 2019 Ramakrishnan Jayati September 21 2020 Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Dies at 89 OregonLive com Retrieved September 21 2020 External links EditBiography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Appearances on C SPANU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byDenny Smith Member of the U S House of Representatives from Oregon s 2nd congressional district1983 1995 Succeeded byWes CooleyPreceded byWes Cooley Member of the U S House of Representatives from Oregon s 2nd congressional district1997 1999 Succeeded byGreg WaldenPolitical officesPreceded byPat RobertsKansas Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee1997 1999 Succeeded byLarry CombestTexas Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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