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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The city of Austin lost a beloved resident with the |
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passing of Texas Chili Parlor owner Scott Zublin on June 7, 2025, at |
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the age of 67; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Austin on May 20, 1958, Scott Zublin was the |
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son of Edward and Ann Zublin; he traveled the world during his |
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23-year career in the oil industry, distinguishing himself through |
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his work with Baker Hughes and as the recipient of an Oil Rigger of |
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the Year award; and |
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WHEREAS, At home in Austin, Mr. Zublin was a loyal customer |
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of the Texas Chili Parlor, and in 2002, he bought the iconic |
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restaurant, located near the State Capitol on Lavaca Street; |
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"Zoob," as he was affectionately known, proved himself a skilled |
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owner, paying off the historic eatery's debt and curating the |
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relaxed vibe of the establishment, which since 1976 has attracted |
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politicians, actors, writers, musicians, and other celebrity |
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figures; the restaurant was featured in director Quentin |
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Tarantino's 2007 movie Death Proof, earning a film credit for |
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Mr. Zublin; he also appeared on The Texas Bucket List show, and in |
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2018, the parlor drew praise on the Food Network series The Grill |
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Dads; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Zublin benefited from the |
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love and support of his family, which included his siblings and a |
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host of nieces and nephews; moreover, he adored his beloved dog, |
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Petey; he collected motor vehicles, and he loved riding his |
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Harley-Davidson motorcycle on annual trips to Sturgis, South |
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Dakota; further, he was an avid sports fan, especially of teams |
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competing for The University of Texas at Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Scott Zublin earned the admiration of all who knew |
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him, not only for his success as a restaurateur but also for his |
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generous spirit and joyous zest for life, and he leaves behind a |
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legacy that will resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Scott Zublin and |
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extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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siblings and their spouses, Catherine Zublin and Edward Spangler, |
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David and Donna Zublin, and Jeanne Marie and W. Mark Dicks; to his |
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nephews and nieces and their spouses, Noah and Janice Spangler, |
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Ethan and Morgan Spangler, Dylan and Nicole Zublin, Jessica and |
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David Lewis, Kristen and Talia Zublin, and W. Austin and Allison |
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Dicks; to his great-nephews and great-nieces, Walter, Ethan, Emma, |
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and Luke Zublin, Olivia, Elijah, and Hannah Spangler, and George |
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and Edward Lewis; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it |
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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 Scott Zublin. |