Robert F. Burford (February 5, 1923 – June 17, 1993) was an American politician who served in the Colorado House of Representatives from the 54th district from 1975 to 1981 and as the Director of the Bureau of Land Management from 1981 to 1989. He served as Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1979 to 1981.[1][2] He was also stepfather to Neil Gorsuch, who now serves as associate justice of the Supreme Court.

Robert F. Burford
10th Director of the Bureau of Land Management
In office
1981–1989
PresidentRonald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Preceded byFrank Gregg
Succeeded byCy Jamison
Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 1979 – January 14, 1981
Preceded byRonald H. Strahle
Succeeded byCarl Bledsoe
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 54th district
In office
January 8, 1975 – January 14, 1981
Preceded byT. John Baer Jr.
Succeeded byJames M. Robb
Personal details
Born(1923-02-05)February 5, 1923
Grand Junction, Colorado
DiedJune 17, 1993(1993-06-17) (aged 70)
Grand Junction, Colorado
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
(m. 1983⁠–⁠1993)

References

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  1. ^ "Out Of Interior, Into The Sunset". The Washington Post. 1989-06-29. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  2. ^ "Washington Talk; Farewells, Fond and Otherwise, for Land Director". Nytimes.com. 1989-07-05. Retrieved 2018-09-21.