SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James Dreyer
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Brenham in mourning the loss of James "Leroy" Dreyer,
  who died January 30, 2021, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, Leroy Dreyer was an exemplary citizen and a
  dedicated educator whose work as a coach and athletic director at
  Blinn College had a positive impact on the Brenham community and
  on the lives of countless student athletes; and
         WHEREAS, He was born on February 9, 1930, in Brenham; he
  was a standout athlete at Brenham High School and became the
  first junior college All-American football player at Blinn
  College, where he lettered in basketball and baseball; he went on
  to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and a
  master's degree from Sam Houston State University; and
         WHEREAS, While attending Blinn College, he met June
  Whiddon, the love of his life, and they enjoyed 70 years of
  marriage together; they were blessed with three children, Janet
  Dreyer, Joan Dreyer Koonce, and the late James Leroy Dreyer Jr.;
  his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of
  much pride and joy for him; and
         WHEREAS, He joined the athletic faculty at Blinn College in
  1958 as an assistant football coach, and he became the head
  baseball coach the following year; he was soon promoted to
  athletic director, and under his leadership, one of the most
  successful junior college athletic programs in the country was
  created; and
         WHEREAS, He continued to serve for 27 years as the head
  baseball coach and led his teams to five appearances in the
  National Junior College Athletic Association World Series; he
  was named the Texas Junior College Coach of the Year 12 times; in
  recognition of his many contributions to Blinn Athletics, the
  college named its baseball facility Leroy Dreyer Field in his
  honor; in 2017, he was inducted into the American Baseball
  Coaches Association Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Leroy Dreyer was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he will long be remembered with respect and
  admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of James Leroy Dreyer; 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 Leroy Dreyer.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 11, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate