Bob Lanier (politician)

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Bob Lanier
Lanier in 2008
58th Mayor of Houston
In office January 2, 1992 – 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

Robert Clayton Lanier (March 10, 1925 – December 20, 2014) was an American businessman and politician. He served as the mayor of the city of Houston, Texas, from 1992 to 1998. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living mayor in Houston.