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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 11, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate