Introduced Version





SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION No. ____





DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION



        A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing John Fredrick Salomon.



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Introduced

First Regular Session 114th General Assembly (2005)


SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION



        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 was recognized as the sportscaster of the year by the Associated Press, United Press International, and the Indiana High School Athletic Association;

    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,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly

of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives concurring:



    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.