85R5057 MDM-D
 
  By: Murr H.R. No. 253
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Wayne Hofmann retired as county commissioner for
  Precinct 1 of Mason County on December 31, 2016, drawing to a close
  a notable tenure in that office that spanned more than a decade and
  a half; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hofmann first joined the Mason County
  Commissioners Court in January 2001, and he served in office
  continuously for the next 16 years; over the course of his tenure,
  this esteemed Texan worked tirelessly to address the needs of area
  residents; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Mason, Mr. Hofmann attended San Angelo
  College on a football scholarship; while still in his teens, he also
  joined the Army Reserve, where he rose to the rank of sergeant; he
  went on to enjoy a successful four-decade-long career at the
  Commercial Bank of Mason and ultimately retired as vice president;
  and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hofmann has enjoyed the
  support of a loving family that includes his wife of more than half
  a century, Johanna, as well as their three children and eight
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his years on the commissioners court,
  Wayne Hofmann demonstrated skilled, knowledgeable leadership and a
  deep concern for the public interest, and he may indeed reflect with
  pride on all that he has accomplished in behalf of his fellow
  citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Wayne Hofmann for his service as the
  Mason County commissioner for Precinct 1 and extend to him sincere
  best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Hofmann as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.