Former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier dies at the age of 89

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Bob Lanier, who served as the Mayor of Houston from 1992 until 1997, has died.

“Today, Bob Lanier, my husband and best friend for the last 30 years, passed away peacefully at our home at 4:35 pm this afternoon,” said his widow Elyse Lanier in a statement released on Dec. 20. “Bob’s life, like that of many in his generation, was defined by his love for family, friends and country.”

Well-respected by his political peers, former President George H.W. Bush was among the friends who released statements regarding Lanier’s life. To read those tweets, visit http://t.co/HfzddiA2OV