Lawrence Sullivan

What kind of work did he do that led him into politics?

He signed on with the United States Army, leading for him to sign on with the Texas Rangers

Positions:
In the Confederate Army he was a major, a colonel, then a brigadier general

President for the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Texas

Commander of the Texas Division of the United Confederate Veterans


Traits:

Tough-He went out to battle many times and fought through illness, but still continued to serve

Facts:

When he was younger he had an ambition to be an Indian fighter, like his father

Almost lost his life from a serious wound from a battle

Was apart of the Texas Rangers

Had to take an eight year break from all of the work he did in battles

Loyal-Sullivan turned down an important job, because it would have taken him away from his successful presidency at the Texas A&M

What did he do?
He improved Texas's future
education by building an
outstanding university