Memorializing Robert M. Spire, Attorney at Law
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Crump, Eugene
Issue Date
1995
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28
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INTRODUCTION|It is with privilege, humility, and respect that I will attempt to convey the warmth and love that Robert Spire had for the law and the people he served.|Bob Spire was born September 20, 1925. He was a graduate of the Omaha school system and attended the Julliard School of Music of New York City and was a graduate of the Harvard University and the Harvard University Law School. He was the husband and companion of Elaine Phillips and they together were the proud parents of Ruth,Louise and Jessie, three gracious and devoted children.|Bob and Elaine were the in-laws to Leif and Jim and were the doting grandparents to Amy, Laura, Jessie, and Ella.|Bob left us at a point in his career and life when he was reducing his work load and preparing to devote more and more of his time to his family and friends. Bob had completed an interim directorship of the Nebraska State Bar Association which followed a lengthy career of public service working with Nebraska Senator Robert Kerrey in Washington, D.C. and serving the people of Nebraska as their Attorney General, graciously and with dignity. Bob felt that laws were en-acted to encourage and permit us to do the right thing rather than tell us what we can't do. He said the laws belong to the people and we should cherish and use them with vigor.|Bob's commitment to public service included teaching at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, being a Regent and President of the University of Nebraska, Omaha Board of Regents, serving on the Board of Trustees of Ball State University, and serving on the Boards of various civic, philanthropic, charitable, and profit and non-profit organizations. Bob was also President of our Nebraska State Bar Association, holding many positions and offices of leadership and counsel...
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28 Creighton L. Rev. 5 (1994-1995)
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Creighton University School of Law