H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House