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66 Mo. L. Rev. 263 (2001)
A Tribute to Governor Mel Carnahan

handle is hein.journals/molr66 and id is 273 raw text is: MISSOURI LAW REVIEW VOLUME 66 SPRING 2001 NuhmER.2 In recognition of his distinguished service to the State of Missouri, and to this Law School, the editors respecyfully dedicate this issue to the memory of Governor Mel Carnahan. A Tribute to Governor Mel Carnahan Dean Kenneth D. Dean In the fall of 1956, a young Mel Carnahan entered the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and began a nearly half-century special relationship. The Law School would later see his sons, Randy, Russ (who was born while Mel was a law student), and Tom, graduate. In addition, Russ's wife, Debra, graduated from our Law School. Governor Carnahan was a highly distinguished member of one of the most active and talented classes in our history-the Class of 1959. He was a member of the Missouri Law Reviev and graduated Order of the Coif, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a law graduate. It came as no surprise when he quickly entered public life and commenced upon a career that would include not only the successful private practice of law, but an exemplary career serving the people of Missouri. In 1961, at the age of twenty-six, he was elected municipal judge in Rolla, Missouri. Two years later, Governor Carnahan won a seat in the Missouri House of Representatives and was elected Floor Leader in his second term. Following his four years in the House, he returned to Rolla and a successful law practice. In 1980, he was elected State Treasurer by more votes than any previous non-incumbent He served for four years and then returned to public service in 1988 as Lieutenant Governor. He won a landslide victory to the Governor's Office in 1992 and he returned for a second term in 1996. Governor Carnahan was a devoted public servant, a fine lawyer, a true statesman, and a strong supporter of this Law School, this University, and public education in Missouri. He was a caring and compassionate leader, a man with great vision who also possessed the highest moral character and integrity. In this issue, we memorialize a leader and a friend who was tragically and suddenly taken from us. The profound sense of loss has not diminished. You * Interim Dean at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and member of the Class of 1976.

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