SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 840
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Paul Strelzin
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of noted educator and
  broadcaster Paul Strelzin, who died April 27, 2013, at the age of
  75; and
         WHEREAS, Paul Strelzin was born June 17, 1937; a native of
  Brooklyn, New York, he moved to El Paso in 1967 and began serving
  as a teacher and coach in the El Paso Independent School
  District; he became principal at Bowie High School in 1992 and
  held the position until 1997; after his retirement, he later
  returned to the district as a consultant to boost morale among
  students, teachers, and staff; and
         WHEREAS, Soon after arriving in El Paso, Mr. Strelzin began
  a second career as a broadcaster, and by 1969, he had become the
  announcer for The University of Texas at El Paso football and
  basketball games; and
         WHEREAS, He went on to announce games for the El Paso
  Diablos baseball team, the El Paso Buzzards hockey team, and the
  El Paso Patriots soccer team; known for his ability to energize
  the home crowds and for his often-controversial statements, he
  was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he
  gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and
  enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
  forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband to his wife, Darlyne, and
  a doting father to his daughters, Sara, Laura, and Sandra, and he
  leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
  family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Paul Strelzin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
  so in memory of Paul Strelzin.
  Rodriguez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 6, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate