SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1095
In Memory
of
Leonard E. Hoffman, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of the Honorable Leonard
E. Hoffman, Jr., who died May 22, 2009, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Hoffman was born in Little Rock,
Arkansas, and moved with his family to Tyler, where he graduated
from high school; he attended Tyler Junior College and studied
law at The University of Texas in Austin before serving his
country during World War II for almost four years in the United
States Army; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Leonard Hoffman
returned to The University of Texas at Austin and earned his law
degree in 1947; he was in private practice for 22 years in Dallas
before being elected judge of the 160th District Court, where he
served from 1971 through 1987; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hoffman was dedicated to his work in the legal
profession; he had a rewarding 55-year career as a lawyer, a
judge, an arbitrator, and a mediator, but he was most proud of his
role in integrating the Dallas Bar Association in 1963;
professional honors he received include the Justice Emeritus
award from the National Conference of Metropolitan Courts; and
WHEREAS, He was a Mason, a member of the Oak Cliff Lions
Club, a leader of the Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of
America, an officer and director of the Mental Health Association
of Dallas County, and head of the local chapter of the Society of
Mayflower Descendants; he was a founder of and an active leader
in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd; and
WHEREAS, A kind and highly esteemed gentleman, Leonard
Hoffman, Jr., was renowned for his candor and sincerity and
regarded by his colleagues as the ultimate lawyer; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of the Honorable Leonard E. Hoffman, Jr.: his wife, Clara
Graeber Hoffman; his sons, Leonard Hoffman III and Paul Hoffman;
his daughters, Gretchen Vohsing and Sally Hurd; and his nine
grandchildren; 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 the Honorable Leonard E. Hoffman, Jr.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate