88R14875 CW-D
By: Campos H.R. No. 338
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Restaurant owner Jose Hoffman has distinguished
himself through his many contributions to the citizens of San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hoffman is the son of the late Amado Hoffman,
who in 1972 opened the original El Tipico Restaurant in San Antonio;
on May 12, 2016, the business was destroyed by fire, and Mr. Hoffman
subsequently oversaw the rebuilding of the restaurant, which
reopened in October 2017; and
WHEREAS, Following his father's death in March 2017,
Mr. Hoffman became the owner of Hoffman's Steakhouse, and today he
is at the helm of two El Tipico locations in San Antonio, which
together employ more than 60 area residents; dedicated to helping
his community, Mr. Hoffman donated approximately 5,000 enchilada
plates during the COVID-19 pandemic; his charitable endeavors have
also included giving away free school supplies and Thanksgiving
turkeys; and
WHEREAS, Jose Hoffman has proven himself a business and civic
leader of great drive and compassion, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his efforts to help make his community a better place for
all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Jose Hoffman for his contributions to
San Antonio 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. Hoffman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.