_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing John Fredrick
Salomon.
Whereas, John Fredrick Salomon was born June 24, 1941,
and died January 23, 2005, at the age of 63;
Whereas, John Fredrick Salomon, the son of John Fredrick
Salomon, Sr. and Sadie Lizzy Sims, spent his entire life in
Monticello;
Whereas, After graduating from Monticello High School in
1959, John Fredrick Salomon graduated from Fort Wayne
International Business College and enlisted in the Indiana
National Guard;
Whereas, Named Soldier of the Year in 1964, John
Fredrick Salomon excelled as a marksman by firing a perfect
score with an M16 in 1963;
Whereas, John Fredrick Salomon began working at the
Heingy Insurance Agency in 1967 and continued working
there until his retirement on February 1, 2003, rising from
agent to owner;
Whereas, As the "Voice of Twin Lakes" on radio stations
WVTL, WWET, and WNJY, John enjoyed broadcasting
softball, basketball, and volleyball state finals, announcing
for other area schools, and following the Indiana All-Stars
athletes;
Whereas, John Fredrick Salomon received numerous
awards recognizing his many contributions to the community,
including a Sagamore of the Wabash, the George Spencer
Armstrong Award, and the Crystal Apple Award from the
Twin Lakes School Corporation;
Whereas, Active in local politics, John Fredrick Salomon
served on the Monticello City Council and served as
chairman of the White County GOP and the Don Lehe
campaign; and
Whereas, John Fredrick Salomon graced the lives of the
people of Monticello and surrounding area with warmth, wit,
and thoughtful graciousness: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the members of the Indiana General Assembly
express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of John Fredrick Salomon
and acknowledge his contributions and accomplishments in improving
the quality of life for those surrounding him.
SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to his wife Donna and his daughters Pamela and Kathryn.