Summary
Robert Randolph Casey (July 27, 1915 – April 17, 1986) was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas.
Robert R Casey | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 22, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Ron Paul |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 1949 – January 1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Randolph Casey July 27, 1915 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1986 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Houston South Texas College of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life edit
Casey was born in Joplin, Missouri, but moved to Houston, Texas, as a teenager, attending the city's San Jacinto High School. Casey earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and Juris Doctor from the South Texas College of Law. In 1940, he was admitted to the bar and set up a private practice in Alvin, Texas. Two years later, he became the city attorney.[1]
Political career edit
In 1943, Casey returned to Houston to become Harris County's assistant district attorney. Casey first ran for office in 1948 when he was able to earn a seat in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 24th district (Houston). However, he chose not to run for reelection to this post, instead spending the next eight years as Harris County Judge (equivalent to a county executive). He was also an administrator at South Texas College.
Casey was elected to the United States House in 1958 in the newly created 22nd district. He defeated the Republican Thomas Everton Kennerly, Sr. (1903-2000) by 43,660 (61.7%) to 23,317 (33%).[2] (Kennerly subsequently went on to be his party's gubernatorial nominee in 1966 against John B. Connally, Jr.)
Casey was a member of the House Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on the Post Office and the Civil Service. In 1976, he left the House after his appointment to the Federal Maritime Commission by President Gerald R. Ford.[3] He later returned to the practice of law for several years prior to his death.
Casey died in Houston on April 17, 1986. He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.
Memorials edit
The Bob Casey Federal Courthouse, housing the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas at 515 Rusk Street in Houston, is named after Bob Casey.
References edit
- ^ South Texas College of Law archives
- ^ Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Vol. 2, U.S. House, 6th ed. (Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly, Inc. 2010), p. 1260
- ^ House Committee Print (December 2010). A Concise History of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Robert R. Casey (id: C000228)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Robert R. Casey at Find a Grave