S.R. No. 1128
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Gil Steinke
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
1-6 across the state in mourning the loss of Gil Steinke who died
1-7 May 10, 1995, at the age of 76; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Gil Steinke was born in Ganado, Texas, and grew
1-9 up to become one of our nation's most honored coaches; and
1-10 WHEREAS, The former athletic director and head football
1-11 coach at Texas A&I University, Gil Steinke earned one of the
1-12 best collegiate coaching records in the country, and his teams
1-13 won six national championships and 10 Lone Star Conference
1-14 titles; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Athletic director at Texas A&I University from
1-16 1954 to 1982, he served as head football coach from 1954 to 1976;
1-17 he ended his coaching career with a 13-0-0 record in 1974, a
1-18 12-0-0 record in 1975, and a 13-0-0 record in 1976, at which
1-19 time the Javelinas had an awesome 39-game winning streak; and
1-20 WHEREAS, An exceptional athlete who played with the
1-21 Philadelphia Eagles, Gil Steinke became an outstanding football
1-22 coach and was named national NAIA coach of the year four times
1-23 and the American Football Coaches Association District Coach of
2-1 the Year twice; he coached five undefeated teams at Texas A&I
2-2 University and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame and the
2-3 Texas Hall of Fame; and
2-4 WHEREAS, A man of remarkable talent and discipline,
2-5 Coach Steinke was known as an intense individual who was
2-6 adept at motivating others and who accepted nothing less than
2-7 excellence from his players; as a result, he produced numerous
2-8 National Football League and All-American players; and
2-9 WHEREAS, A legendary figure in the world of sports,
2-10 Gil Steinke is credited with building Texas A&I University into
2-11 a small-college powerhouse, and he was revered by his colleagues
2-12 in coaching for his belief in himself and his dedication to his
2-13 players and to his profession; he is also credited with helping
2-14 to bring integration to the game of football in Texas and was one
2-15 of the first coaches in the state to recruit black players; and
2-16 WHEREAS, A man of uncommon perseverance and a strong leader,
2-17 Gil Steinke was a highly respected individual whose coaching style
2-18 and high principles left a positive impact on the spirit and
2-19 tradition of college football in America; and
2-20 WHEREAS, Gil Steinke lived his life to the fullest and was a
2-21 devoted husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind memories
2-22 that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now,
2-23 therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-25 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
3-1 bereaved family of Gil Steinke: his wife, Mary Houston Steinke;
3-2 his sons, Leslie Steinke and Larry Steinke; his daughter,
3-3 Jan Starnes; his brothers, Ervin Steinke and Raymond Steinke; his
3-4 sisters, Ella Kunkel and Lil Amos; and his five grandchildren; and,
3-5 be it further
3-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-7 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
3-8 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
3-9 in memory of Gil Steinke.
3-10 Truan
3-11 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
3-12 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
3-13 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
3-14 Brown Luna Sibley
3-15 Cain Madla Sims
3-16 Ellis Moncrief Turner
3-17 Gallegos Montford Wentworth
3-18 Galloway Nelson West
3-19 Harris Nixon Whitmire
3-20 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini
3-21 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-22 ______________________________________
3-23 President of the Senate
3-24 I hereby certify that the above
3-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
4-1 on May 19, 1995, by a rising vote.
4-2 ______________________________________
4-3 Secretary of the Senate
4-4 ______________________________________
4-5 Dean of the Senate