HR1084 - Recognizing Jaime Macias for his contributions to the San Antonio community as the owner of Jaime's Place.

  89R27335 CJM-D     By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1084       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Jaime Macias, the owner of Jaime's Place in San   Antonio, has distinguished himself as an outstanding example of the   entrepreneurial spirit of the Lone Star State; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Macias opened his bar and restaurant in October   2020 after converting a two-story home in San Antonio's historic   West Side; benefiting from the social media acumen of his daughter,   Gabriela, Jaime's Place thrived despite the challenges posed by the   COVID-19 pandemic, and it garnered widespread attention after   putting up a sign that read, "Unbow your heads, 78207," a call to   celebrate the West Side neighborhood and its rich Mexican American   heritage; the establishment went on to appear in a 2021 Time article   and in a Food Network web series called The Día de los Muertos Menu ;   today, the bar remains a local favorite where family and friends   gather to enjoy a drink and dance to live music; and          WHEREAS, Through his creativity, resilience, and hard work,   Jaime Macias has earned his business the status of a treasured   community institution, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his   achievements; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize Jaime Macias for his contributions to   the San Antonio community as the owner of Jaime's Place and extend   to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Macias as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.