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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
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In Memory |
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of |
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Edward Salomons |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Edward Salomons, |
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who died January 14, 2009, at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to a family |
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whose roots in that country dated back to the 18th century, |
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Edward Salomons was a Holocaust survivor who spent most of the |
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years of World War II in concentration camps; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Salomons emigrated to the |
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United States, where he followed in his family's footsteps and |
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built a successful jewelry manufacturing business; begun in New |
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York, his business later expanded into Puerto Rico and Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Salomons became active in politics and was a |
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passionate supporter of President Ronald Reagan; a |
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well-respected businessman, he was called upon to represent the |
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United States in Japan as a representative for his industry, and |
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he was honored by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Salomons was a devoted husband and father, and |
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he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his |
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family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Edward Salomons: his loving wife of 42 years, Celia |
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Mendez-Salomons; his sons, Steven Salomons and Dr. Howard |
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Salomons; his sister, Rebecca Siegel; and his two grandchildren; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Edward Salomons. |
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Wentworth |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 2, 2009, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |