SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
In Memory
of
Stephen K. Balas
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Stephen K. Balas, who died April 20,
2021, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Steve Balas was born on February 20, 1946, in
Lindsay, California, and his family moved to Texas when he was a
young child; at the age of six, he met Linda Thomas, and the two
remained friends and sweethearts throughout their school years
and were later joined together in marriage; Steve graduated from
Eagle Lake High School in 1964 and went on to earn a degree in
pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin in 1969; and
WHEREAS, A respected pillar of the Eagle Lake community, he
enjoyed a rewarding career as the owner and operator of the Eagle
Lake Drug Store; he fostered a warm and welcoming atmosphere for
his family of employees, and he was known for brightening the
days of the many loyal customers he served with his friendly
demeanor and personable conversations; through the help of his
father-in-law, he learned about growing rice, and he became a
knowledgeable and successful rice farmer; and
WHEREAS, Steve took great pleasure in serving his
community, and he gave generously of his time as a member of the
boards of numerous civic, professional, and charitable
organizations; he was appointed to the Lower Colorado River
Authority by Governor Perry, and he was a member of the Colorado
River Alliance and the Colorado River Land Trust; and
WHEREAS, Steve Balas was the devoted father of the late
Renee Balas Bullard and the late Brian Thomas Balas, and he
cherished his two grandsons, Trevor Thomas Bullard and Brandon
Bullard; he found great joy in traveling the world with his wife
and in entertaining friends and loved ones at their homes in
Eagle Lake and the Vineyard; he was a treasured member of his
community and an exemplary citizen, and he leaves behind memories
that will live on in the hearts of his many friends and loved
ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Stephen K. Balas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Steve Balas.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate