The House concurrent resolution No. R-74 honors the life and contributions of Thomas Paul Salmon, a former Representative, Governor of Vermont, and Interim President of the University of Vermont. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Massachusetts, Salmon pursued higher education at Boston College and New York University Law School before establishing his legal practice in Bellows Falls. His political career began in local government, where he served as a justice of the peace and municipal judge, eventually becoming a member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1966 to 1970, where he held the position of House Minority Leader. In 1972, he unexpectedly entered the gubernatorial race and won, serving two terms with a focus on property tax reform and the motto "Vermont is not for sale."

Salmon's leadership extended beyond his governorship; he was actively involved in various community roles, including serving as Chair of the Green Mountain Power Board of Directors. In 1991, he took on the role of Interim President at the University of Vermont, where he played a crucial role in stabilizing the institution's governance. Salmon passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of public service and a family that includes children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them.