[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 70 (Friday, May 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO THE ELDRIDGE SALMON

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, on November 29, 1996, Texas lost a 
distinguished businessman and philanthropist, C. Eldridge Salmon, at 
the age of 73. He was born in the community of Salmon on September 26, 
1923, to G.C. and Arbell Garrison Salmon, and though he moved to 
Houston as a child, he maintained an abiding commitment to the east 
Texas community throughout his lifetime.
  A University of Houston graduate, Mr. Salmon was employed for more 
than 20 years as an auditor with Texaco Oil Co., during which time he 
earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his expertise, 
hard work, and dedication.
  This esteemed gentleman amassed an extensive collection of artwork 
during his lifetime, and he generously donated many of his holdings to 
institutions in east Texas to enable others to enjoy fine art. He gave 
176 pieces to the library at Palestine High School, and his altruism 
further benefited Sam Houston State University, Grapeland High School, 
and public libraries in a number of communities in the area as well.
  Eldridge Salmon left an indelible mark on the east Texas community 
during his lifetime, and though he is gone from us now, his memory will 
long endure in the many contributions he has left behind.
  On behalf of all Texans, I pay tribute to the life of C. Eldridge 
Salmon and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family, 
Dorothy Ernestine Salmon Baker of Houston, Cleon Salmon of Grapeland, 
and H.L. Garrison of Palestine, and to the many other friends and 
relatives of his distinguished gentleman.

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