Background
Vernon, Robert Gerard was born on July 9, 1935 in New York City. Son of Weston Junior and Adelaide (Neilson) Vernon.
Vernon, Robert Gerard was born on July 9, 1935 in New York City. Son of Weston Junior and Adelaide (Neilson) Vernon.
Student, Columbia College, 1952—1954. Bachelor, University Utah, 1956. Postgraduate, George Washington University Law School, 1959.
Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1963.
Attorney landman Skyline Oil Corporation, Salt Lake City, 1964—1979, assistant secretary to secretary, 1964—1977. Private practice, 1979—1983, from 1988. Oil and gas lease investor, consultant, Salt Lake City, 1979—1983.
Vice president, legal counsel Crossroads Oil Corporation, 1983—1988.
Human beings get salvation both through the grace of God and their own actions. Part of the work of salvation has been done by the atonement of Jesus Christ, in that all human beings are guaranteed resurrection, but to attain the full quality of eternal life, human beings also have work to do.
Chairman representative voting district 2644, Salt Lake City, 1970—1971. Member of American Bar Association, American Association Petroleum Landmen (certified professional landman), Utah Association Petroleum and Mining Landmen (president 1971), Utah State Bar (first chairman oil, gas committee 1978-1979).
Married Kathryn Barnes, September 16, 1966 (divorced September 1986). Children: David Cannon, Linda, Richard Daniel.