page_title: Guy U. Hardy
section_title: Career
hierarchical_section_title: Guy U. Hardy / Career
caption_attribution_description: English: Royal Gorge CO - Royal Gorge
context_page_description: Guy Urban Hardy was a U.S. Representative from Colorado for fourteen years. He was a newspaper editor and publisher for 52 years as well as president of the National Editorial Association. Three parks were established in Cañon City, Colorado as the result of his lobbying efforts: Royal Gorge Park, Temple Canyon Park, and Red Canyon Park. The Guy U. Hardy award was established to recognize individuals who preserve, protect, and advocate for outdoor recreational opportunities.
context_section_description: He taught school in Illinois and Florida from 1890 to 1893. He had tuberculosis and moved to Cañon City, Colorado for the dry climate in 1894. He was the editor and later publisher and owner of the Cañon City Daily Record and Cañon City Weekly Record, beginning in 1895. Initially, there was a weekly paper, and by 1906 Hardy also published a daily newspaper. Appointed to the post by President William McKinley, he was postmaster of Cañon City from June 5, 1900, to July 30, 1904. He was president of the National Editorial Association in 1918 and 1919.
  He lobbied Congress in 1906 to establish a 8 miles (13 km) park at Royal Gorge by having the land ceded to the City of Cañon City. Royal Gorge Park was created due to his efforts, as were Temple Canyon Park in 1912 and also Red Canyon Park. He was also a leader in the local Chamber of Commerce.
  Hardy was elected as a Republican to the 66th Congress and to the six succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1919-March 3, 1933).  He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the 73rd Congress. While in Congress, he prepared documents regarding the responsibilities of Congressmen and about Congress.
  During the years he served in Congress, he was recognized by his colleagues as a fine gentleman, of excellent character, and high ability. His devotion to his duties as a Representative, and his efforts in behalf of his people, accomplished much for us, and the people of Colorado will always be indebted to him.
  — Congressman Robert F. Rockwell
  He resumed his former publishing pursuits in Cañon City, Colorado. He founded the University Club of Cañon City.
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