Black plaque № 23664

Sherman, TX, United States

Lee Simmons. (1873-1957) Ran for sheriff at request of citizens of Denison. Elected in 1912 and served two years. Was appointed by Governor Pat Neff to special commission in 1920's to inspect Texas prison system; named by Governor Dan Moody to prison board, 1928; In 1930 became general manager of pr

ison system, where he made an outstanding record. Organized prison rodeo. Died before completing autobiography "Assignment Huntsville". Recorded, 1967 #11540

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