HR1249 - Recognizing Jaime Macias for his contributions to the San Antonio community as the owner of Jaime's Place.

      H.R. No. 1249       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; since its establishment, Jaime's Place has benefited   from the support of Mr. Macias's wife, Dorothy, and his four   children, Jaime Patricio, Gabriela, Aracely, and Jacob; Patricio   and Gabriela have served as the bar's general manager and social   media director, respectively, while Aracely set up the bar's   digital infrastructure; in addition, Jacob has helped out as   needed; and          WHEREAS, Thriving despite the challenges posed by the   COVID-19 pandemic, Jaime's Place 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.     Martinez Fischer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1249 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House