SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Steven Shamlian
 
         WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Steven A. Shamlian
  of Harlingen were deeply saddened by his passing on August 31,
  2023, at the age of 71; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Harlingen on February 6, 1952, Steve
  Shamlian was the son of Calvin Shamlian and Bernice Wyrick
  Bottoms; he was the owner of Shamlian Construction and spent many
  years working in the wholesale business alongside his father; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Shamlian benefited
  from the love and support of his wife, Liz, with whom he shared
  16 years; he was the proud father of two children, Nicole and
  Steven, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
  seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren, Cole,
  Mary, and Cayde; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Shamlian was passionate about the outdoors
  and took pleasure in hunting and fishing; renowned for his skills
  as a pitmaster, he collected 80 International Barbeque Cookers
  Association grand champion and reserve grand champion titles,
  including the coveted Smokin' On the Rio State Championship in
  Mercedes; outgoing and gregarious, he enjoyed entertaining
  friends and family with stories of his adventures; and
         WHEREAS, Although Steve Shamlian is deeply missed,
  memories of his generosity of spirit, his infectious smile, and
  his devotion to his loved ones remain to comfort and inspire
  those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Steven A. Shamlian and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Liz Shamlian; to his
  children, Nicole Charvat and her husband, Cary, and Steven
  Shamlian and his wife, Mona; to his grandchildren, Cole Charvat,
  Mary Charvat, and Cayde Shamlian; and to his other relatives and
  many friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Steve Shamlian.
 
  LaMantia
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 30, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate