1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 820 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Butch Hoffer 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Beaumont in mourning the death of beloved local businessman, 1-8 Butch Hoffer, who died at age 89; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The son of poor immigrants, Butch began his career 1-10 in retail as a boy, helping his parents run their fruit stand 1-11 in downtown Beaumont; and 1-12 WHEREAS, As a young man Butch joined with his brother to 1-13 open an Army surplus store; the venture proved successful, and 1-14 the brothers soon moved on to athletic apparel with the opening 1-15 of Hoffer's Sports Wear in 1938; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Hoffer's Sports Wear has since become one of 1-17 Beaumont's preeminent clothing stores; over the years, Butch's 1-18 store attracted not only local business, but also the regular 1-19 patronage of such noted professional athletes as Saint Louis 1-20 Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean and Detroit Tigers Schoolboy Roe 1-21 and Hank Greenberg; and 1-22 WHEREAS, His business enabled Butch to interact with 2-1 citizens of Beaumont, and he was widely respected and loved 2-2 for his affable, fun-loving nature; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Upon retiring from work in the 1980s, Butch gave 2-4 back to the Beaumont community, generously donating his time, 2-5 resources, and talent to the Melton Young Men's Christian 2-6 Association, Some Other Place Mission, the Salvation Army, 2-7 the American Red Cross, and the Rotary Club; and 2-8 WHEREAS, His family and friends will remember Butch for his 2-9 energy, intelligence, and warmth; he leaves behind many memories 2-10 that will be treasured forever by those in the Beaumont community; 2-11 now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-14 the family of Butch Hoffer: his wife, Anna "2-2" Hoffer; his 2-15 children, Lewis, Barbara, and Sharon; and his five grandchildren; 2-16 and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-18 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-19 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-20 Butch Hoffer. 2-21 Bernsen 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on April 25, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate