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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Steven A. Shamlian of |
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Harlingen were deeply saddened by his passing on August 31, 2023, at |
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the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Harlingen on February 6, 1952, Steve |
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Shamlian was the son of Calvin Shamlian and Bernice Wyrick Bottoms; |
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he was the owner of Shamlian Construction and spent many years |
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working in the wholesale business alongside his father; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Shamlian benefited from |
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the love and support of his wife, Liz, with whom he shared 16 years; |
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he was the proud father of two children, Nicole and Steven, and with |
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the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include three grandchildren, Cole, Mary, and Cayde; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Shamlian was passionate about the outdoors and |
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took pleasure in hunting and fishing; renowned for his skills as a |
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pitmaster, he collected 80 International Barbeque Cookers |
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Association grand champion and reserve grand champion titles, |
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including the coveted Smokin' On the Rio State Championship in |
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Mercedes; outgoing and gregarious, he enjoyed entertaining friends |
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and family with stories of his adventures; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Steve Shamlian is deeply missed, memories |
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of his generosity of spirit, his infectious smile, and his devotion |
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to his loved ones remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves |
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behind; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven |
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A. Shamlian and extend sincere condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Liz Shamlian; to his children, Nicole Charvat |
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and her husband, Cary, and Steven Shamlian and his wife, Mona; to |
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his grandchildren, Cole Charvat, Mary Charvat, and Cayde Shamlian; |
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and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Steve Shamlian. |