[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN MEMORY OF THOMAS L. SALTZ

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                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 1995
  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
memory of a very special man from western North Carolina, Thomas L. 
Saltz, who passed away on June 5, at the age of 64. It is with great 
sadness that I offer my condolences to his wife Doris and the rest of 
the Saltz family. Thomas Saltz was a friend to all and a tireless 
worker. His passing is a great loss to all who knew him.
  Mr. Saltz grew up in Henderson County, NC. He was schooled at Dana 
High School, where he also played basketball. Later, he joined the 
Army, and is a Korean war veteran. After leaving the service, he went 
to work for General Electric, where he served for 35 years until his 
retirement in 1990.
  Mr. Saltz loved his community and participated actively in it. He was 
a member of the American Legion Post 77, Woodmen of the World, Southern 
Lights Square Dance Club, and the East Flat Rock First Baptist Church. 
He was a steadfast Republican who put people first in everything he 
did. He was a former party chairman and had served as chairman of the 
Henderson County Board of Elections. Mr. Saltz was devoted to the party 
until his death. He has been considered by many who knew as the 
backbone of the Henderson County Republican Party for the last 40 
years. At the time of his death he was a Henderson County precinct 
chairman.
  Thomas Saltz will be remembered as a father, a friend, and a leader. 
He touched the lives of many people and will be missed dearly.


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