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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends |
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of George Elias Salom of El Paso, who passed away on May 8, 2021, at |
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the age of 90; and |
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WHEREAS, George Salom was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on |
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January 4, 1931, to Hanna and Nacima Salom, and he grew up in Ciudad |
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Juárez with four siblings, Ameila, Martha, Mike, and Tony; he moved |
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to El Paso with his family in 1946, and following the death of his |
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father two years later, he devoted his life to work and caring for |
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his loved ones; he served on active duty with the U.S. Army from |
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1955 to 1957 and then with the U.S. Army Reserve until 1961; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of El Paso, Mr. Salom |
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embarked on a successful career there, building and establishing a |
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number of businesses through the years, including El Pacifico, |
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Inc., El Atlántico, Texas Fabrics & Foam, Salom Investments, Paso |
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del Norte Broadcasting (KINT-TV), and the Surety Savings |
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Association; a founding member of the El Paso Central Business |
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Association and the Downtown Management District, he earned a |
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reputation for his keen intellect and entrepreneurial skill, and he |
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created numerous partnerships and ventures with relatives and |
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friends; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Salom was blessed with the |
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love and support of his wife, María Esther Salom, with whom he |
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shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than six and a half |
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decades, and he took great pride in his children, George and |
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Josephine, and his grandson, Alexander; he treasured time spent |
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with his loved ones, and he treated everyone with respect, leading |
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by example through word and deed; he was a lifelong member of |
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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, wisdom, and impeccable |
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work ethic, George Salom lived a caring and purposeful life, and he |
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will forever be a source of inspiration to those who were fortunate |
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enough to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Elias Salom |
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and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be |
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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 George |
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Salom. |