Preston Earnest Smith graduated from Texas Technological College, now known as Texas Tech, in the mid 1940's. After his graduation, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1944, and lieutenant governor in 1962, 1968 and from 1969 through 1973. He is considered one of Texas Tech's legends because of his outstanding achievements and loyalty to his Alma mater. He is truly someone students can look up to and aspire to become.
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