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.