Jerry Sadler
Gerald Anthony Sadler (September 8, 1907 – February 25, 1982), was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1961, the Texas Railroad Commission from 1939 to 1943, and the Commissioner of the General Land Office from 1961 to 1971.
Gerald Anthony "Jerry" Sadler | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Texas Land Commissioner | |
| In office 1961–1971 | |
| Governor | Price Daniel (1961–1963) John Connally (1963–1969) Preston Smith (1969–1971) |
| Preceded by | Bill Alcorn |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Armstrong |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 10, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | James Paxton |
| Succeeded by | Rayford Price |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1939 – January 1, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Vernon Terrell |
| Succeeded by | Beauford Jester |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1907 Near Palestine, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1982 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laura Jones Sadler |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1929; 1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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