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Robert Freeman Smith
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| Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Pat Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Larry Combest |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Wes Cooley |
| Succeeded by | Greg Walden |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Denny Smith |
| Succeeded by | Wes Cooley |
| 52nd Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1973 |
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| Preceded by | F. F. Montgomery |
| Succeeded by | Richard O. Eymann |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| In office 1961–1973 |
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| Preceded by | Clinton P. Haight, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Denny Jones |
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| Born | June 16, 1931 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2020 (aged 89) Medford, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert Freeman Smith (born June 16, 1931 – died September 21, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Smith served as a United States Congressman for Oregon's 2nd congressional district.
He represented Oregon in the U.S. Congress from 1983 to 1995. After a short break, he returned to Congress in 1997. Robert Smith passed away in Medford, Oregon, when he was 89 years old.
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Robert Smith's Political Journey
Robert Freeman Smith had a long career in politics. He represented the people of Oregon for many years. He worked at both the state and national levels of government.
Early Life and State Politics
Robert Smith was born in Portland, Oregon. He grew up and later became involved in his home state's government. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Oregon.
From 1969 to 1973, Smith was the Speaker of the Oregon House. The Speaker is the leader of this group. They help guide discussions and make sure things run smoothly.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
Later, Robert Smith became a United States Congressman. A Congressman is a person who represents a specific area, called a district, in the U.S. Congress. Congress is where federal laws are made for the entire country.
Smith represented Oregon's 2nd congressional district. He worked on important issues for his state and the nation. He was known for his focus on agriculture, which means farming and food.
Leading the Agriculture Committee
From 1997 to 1999, Robert Smith was the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. This committee deals with laws about farming, food, and rural areas. Being the chairman meant he helped lead important decisions about these topics.
Retirement and Legacy
After his time in Congress, Robert Smith retired from politics. He had dedicated many years to public service. He passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of work for Oregon and the United States.
Images for kids
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Smith with George H. W. Bush in 1988
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