TITLE: Recognizing Jim Streety for receiving a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jim Streety for receiving a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jim Streety, who has been honored with a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award by the Braunfels Foundation Trust; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Braunfels Foundation Trust hosts a celebratory luncheon and honors the recipients of the Living Legends of New Braunfels Award, which recognizes a select few individuals who have dedicated years of outstanding support to the people, institutions, and history of New Braunfels; and WHEREAS, Jim Streety is an award-winning coach and athletics director whose impressive career has brought great distinction to the New Braunfels community; as head football coach for New Braunfels High School, he guided his teams to success during 17 seasons, and throughout his tenure as athletics director of the New Braunfels Independent School District, he has fostered a culture of excellence and has sought to instill in students the value of hard work and discipline and the importance of grace in defeat; and WHEREAS, In addition to his many outstanding professional accomplishments, he is an exemplary community leader and gives generously of his time and energy to benefit the efforts of local charitable groups and youth programs; his dedicated service on behalf of area students, teachers, and families is appreciated by all and continues to be an invaluable asset to the community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Streety has helped the City of New Braunfels to flourish through his devoted civic service, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special recognition for his many contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Jim Streety on receiving the Living Legends of New Braunfels Award; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Campbell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 1, 2021.