H.R. No. 1273
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
  of George Elias Salom of El Paso, who passed away on May 8, 2021, at
  the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, George Salom was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on
  January 4, 1931, to Hanna and Nacima Salom, and he grew up in Ciudad
  Juárez with four siblings, Ameila, Martha, Mike, and Tony; he moved
  to El Paso with his family in 1946, and following the death of his
  father two years later, he devoted his life to work and caring for
  his loved ones; he served on active duty with the U.S. Army from
  1955 to 1957 and then with the U.S. Army Reserve until 1961; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of El Paso, Mr. Salom
  embarked on a successful career there, building and establishing a
  number of businesses through the years, including El Pacifico,
  Inc., El Atlántico, Texas Fabrics & Foam, Salom Investments, Paso
  del Norte Broadcasting (KINT-TV), and the Surety Savings
  Association; a founding member of the El Paso Central Business
  Association and the Downtown Management District, he earned a
  reputation for his keen intellect and entrepreneurial skill, and he
  created numerous partnerships and ventures with relatives and
  friends; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Salom was blessed with the
  love and support of his wife, María Esther Salom, with whom he
  shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than six and a half
  decades, and he took great pride in his children, George and
  Josephine, and his grandson, Alexander; he treasured time spent
  with his loved ones, and he treated everyone with respect, leading
  by example through word and deed; he was a lifelong member of
  St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, wisdom, and impeccable
  work ethic, George Salom lived a caring and purposeful life, and he
  will forever be a source of inspiration to those who were fortunate
  enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Elias Salom
  and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 George
  Salom.
 
  Fierro
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1273 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House