The resolution honors the life and contributions of Thomas Paul Salmon, a former Representative, Governor of Vermont, and Interim President of the University of Vermont, who passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 92. 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 and 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 principle that "Vermont is not for sale."

In addition to his political achievements, Salmon played a significant role in the governance of the University of Vermont, where he served as Interim President for six years, helping to stabilize the institution during a critical period. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family, which includes his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them.