[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 173 (Thursday, December 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2281]
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                IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT HYDER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2001

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I inform the 
House of the death of Robert Hyder, former mayor of Jefferson City, 
Missouri. He was 91.
  Robert Hyder was born on February 26, 1910, in West Plains, Missouri, 
a son of L. M. and Mae Hyder. He was married May 18, 1957, to Ruth 
Lockwood. Robert graduated from Drury College with a degree in 
geological engineering and from the University of Texas with a law 
degree. During World War II he served in the Navy as a frogman.
  After graduation from law school, Robert served as assistant state 
attorney general in Missouri and as assistant U.S. attorney general. He 
then went to work for the Missouri Highway Commission retiring as chief 
legal council after 23 years of service. Robert then started a private 
law practice in Jefferson City before deciding to run for mayor.
  Robert Hyder served as mayor of Jefferson City for four years, 
beginning in 1975. His colleagues remember Robert as, ``one of the 
finest mayors I ever worked with'' and ``a real people person.'' After 
leaving office, Robert served on the Cole County Industrial Development 
Authority board. He was also head of the V.F.W. and the American Legion 
in West Plains. As a commemoration to his work as mayor, the Jefferson 
City Housing Authority dedicated the Robert Hyder Apartments and 
Addition.
  Mr. Speaker, Robert was a valuable leader in his community and will 
be missed. I know the Members of the House will join me in extending 
heartfelt condolences to his family: his wife, Ruth, and his children, 
Robert and Mary.




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