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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House