Bill Text: TX HR131 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Steven A. Shamlian of Harlingen.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-02 - Reported enrolled [HR131 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR131-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 131 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Steven A. Shamlian of Harlingen on August 31, 2023, at | ||
| the age of 71; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Steve Shamlian was born in 1952; blessed with a | ||
| devoted family, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Liz, | ||
| and he treasured time spent with his friends and loved ones; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A skilled pitmaster, Mr. Shamlian was involved in | ||
| the International Barbeque Cookers Association, and he competed | ||
| with his wife in numerous barbecue contests across Texas; among | ||
| their many achievements, they won the Buddy Breitschopf Memorial | ||
| Award at the First Shot Cook-Off in 2019; in addition, Mr. Shamlian | ||
| was engaged in politics, and he was a staunch advocate for | ||
| conservative values; he participated in the Rio Grande | ||
| Valley-Harlingen MAGA Meetup and Trump Train in 2020; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While the death of Steve Shamlian brings | ||
| immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a | ||
| legacy that will long be cherished by all those who held him dear; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Steven A. Shamlian and extend sincere condolences to all who | ||
| mourn his passing; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve | ||
| Shamlian. | ||
| Guillen | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 131 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
