R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of C. Eldridge Salmon on November 29, 1-2 1996, at the age of 73, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this distinguished Texas businessman and 1-4 philanthropist; and 1-5 WHEREAS, He was born in the community of Salmon on September 1-6 26, 1923, to G. C. and Arbell Garrison Salmon, and though he moved 1-7 to Houston as a child, he maintained an abiding commitment to the 1-8 East Texas community throughout his lifetime; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A University of Houston graduate, Mr. Salmon was 1-10 employed for more than 20 years as an auditor with Texaco Oil 1-11 Company, during which time he earned the respect and admiration of 1-12 his colleagues for his expertise, hard work, and dedication; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman amassed an extensive 1-14 collection of artwork during his lifetime, and he generously 1-15 donated many of his holdings to institutions in East Texas to 1-16 enable others to enjoy fine art; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He gave 176 pieces to the library at Palestine High 1-18 School, and his altruism benefited Sam Houston State University, 1-19 Grapeland High School, and public libraries in a number of 1-20 communities in the area as well; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Eldridge Salmon left an indelible mark on the East 1-22 Texas community during his years on this earth, and though he is 1-23 gone from us now, his memory will long endure in the many 1-24 contributions he has left behind; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of C. Eldridge Salmon 2-3 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: Dorothy 2-4 Ernestine Salmon Baker of Houston, Cleon Salmon of Grapeland, and 2-5 H. L. Garrison of Palestine; and to the many other friends and 2-6 relatives of this distinguished gentleman; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 C. Eldridge Salmon. Staples _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 771 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 5, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House