HR1242 - In memory of Preston Paul Solarie.

      H.R. No. 1242       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close   with the passing of Preston Paul Solarie on April 26, 2025, at the   age of 70; and          WHEREAS, The son of Paul and Hilda Solarie, "Cocamo" Solarie   was born in Port Arthur on August 30, 1954; he grew up with two   sisters, Deborah and Bertha, in a devout Catholic household; after   graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School, he earned his   bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering magna cum laude in just   three years from Prairie View A&M University; he tutored other   students along the way; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Solarie pursued a successful career in   engineering; over the years, he was employed by a number of major   corporations, including Boeing, Chevron, and Gulf Oil; he retired   from the operations division of ConocoPhillips in 2016; an avid   investor as well, he kept a keen eye on the stock market; and          WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Solarie shared a   fulfilling 25-year marriage with the love of his life, the former   Janice Spillman, and he was the proud father of three children, Ian,   LaSjhontae, and Yuri; he was sustained by a strong faith and   demonstrated great compassion during many years as a mentor and   sponsor in the Narcotics Anonymous program; in 2022, he joined the   West Side Church of Christ in Angleton; he and his wife always   attended services together, and they enjoyed traveling, attending   functions, and socializing with friends and loved ones; and          WHEREAS, Preston Solarie enriched the lives of innumerable   people through his wisdom, warmth, understanding, and kindness, and   he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Preston Paul   Solarie and extend sincere condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Janice Spillman Solarie; to his children, Ian   Solarie and his wife, Kristina, LaSjhontae Spillman, and Yuri   Spillman; to his grandchildren, I'Nari Solarie, Pierre Barthe,   Ethan Solarie, Zian Solarie, and Kain Solarie; to his sisters,   Deborah Celestine and Bertha Antwine; and to a host of other   relatives and friends; 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 Preston   Paul Solarie.     Dutton     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1242 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House