Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Tom Salmon.

“On August 2, 1972, a former state representative from Rockingham, declared his candidacy for Governor. On November 8th, headlines would read of the biggest political upset in Vermont history, and Tom Salmon was Governor- Elect. 

“Governor Salmon led Vermont through some of our nation’s most difficult times, doing his best to stabilize our economy due to an oil embargo and strengthening trust of government here at home after Watergate. 

“His efforts on behalf of Vermont and her people are worthy of our gratitude, remembrance and respect. My thoughts, and those of all Vermonters, are with Governor Salmon’s family, friends, and those who served Vermont by his side.”