87R27663 JRI-D
By: Sanford H.R. No. 1654
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Kevork Harutiun Nazarian of McKinney, who passed away on August
28, 2020, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The son of Harutiun and Mary Nazarian, Kevork
"George" Nazarian was born on February 20, 1951, in Aleppo, Syria,
and grew up with three siblings, Nubar, Elizabeth, and Khatchig; he
was an All-American high school soccer player and pursued a
bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nazarian had a passion for cars and owned and
operated an automotive repair facility in Silver Spring, Maryland,
for more than three decades; in his free time, he attended classic
car swap meets and auto shows and loved to spend time outdoors,
especially gardening; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nazarian enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Lucia Jalkian, with whom he
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 42 years, and he took great
pride in his two sons, Harry and Diran; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Kevork Nazarian
will remember the way he touched their lives with his compassion and
generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kevork Harutiun
Nazarian 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 Kevork
Nazarian.