Sedeño, Lorenzo Jr. 2006-05-24
Lorenzo “Bubba” Sedeño Jr. discusses his history. He describes his background, his father’s role, and his personal road to a great position at Texas Tech University. He describes how his willingness to help people, particularly the poor, affected his ability to succeed.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lorenzo "Bubba" Sedeño Jr.
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Date: May 24, 2006
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:41:37
Abstract
Introduction; Birth information; Background on parents; Occupations; Education; Contributing to the San Angelo community; Grandfather; Move to Lubbock; Father taking after grandfather’s contributing to community; Disparity to Mexican American community; Difficulty in the first years; Father’s accomplishments in life; Growing up in Lubbock; Description of San Angelo; Difficult adjusting to Lubbock; Cherry Point Neighborhood; Football team; First mall; His father’s role in the church; Checkpoints; His closeness to his father; Learning from older people; Interacting with the black community; High School; Learning; Job opportunity with Montford; His dad’s suggestions as to that offer; His feelings regarding college degree; The first thirty days on the job; Helping the poor; Helping people and how that affects politicians; Serving; Minorities at meetings; Confrontment with illegal immigration issue; Worker’s compensation bill; His grandpa’s advice concerning race; Getting attacked by his own race; Birth certificate issues; Montford’s position vacant and running for senator; Advancement of minorities; His incentive to run; Opportunity to learn the job; State institutions; Thankful remarks; Siblings; Nickname “Bubba”; Interview ends.
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