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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Steven A. Shamlian of Harlingen on August 31, 2023, at |
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the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Steve Shamlian was born in 1952; blessed with a |
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devoted family, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Liz, |
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and he treasured time spent with his friends and loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, A skilled pitmaster, Mr. Shamlian was involved in |
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the International Barbeque Cookers Association, and he competed |
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with his wife in numerous barbecue contests across Texas; among |
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their many achievements, they won the Buddy Breitschopf Memorial |
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Award at the First Shot Cook-Off in 2019; in addition, Mr. Shamlian |
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was engaged in politics, and he was a staunch advocate for |
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conservative values; he participated in the Rio Grande |
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Valley-Harlingen MAGA Meetup and Trump Train in 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, While the death of Steve Shamlian brings |
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immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a |
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legacy that will long be cherished by all those who held him dear; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Steven A. Shamlian and extend sincere condolences to all who |
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mourn his passing; 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 House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve |
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Shamlian. |