Jay Solomon
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Jay Solomon | |
|---|---|
| 10th Administrator of the General Services Administration | |
| In office April 30, 1977 – March 31, 1979 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Jack Eckerd |
| Succeeded by | Rowland G. Freeman III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1921 |
| Died | July 30, 1984 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joel Warren "Jay" Solomon[1] (June 22, 1921 – July 30, 1984) was an American businessman who served as Administrator of the General Services Administration from 1977 to 1979.[2] During his tenure, he worked to root out corruption in his agency.[3]
A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of Abe J. and Ida Borisky Solomon. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. His family owned a move theatre chain, which they later sold and he became involved in developing shopping centers.[3] His first marriage was to the photographer Rosalind Fox Solomon (1953 – 1984). They had two children together, Joel and Linda.[4]
He died of kidney problems on July 30, 1984, in Nashville, Tennessee at age 63.[5][6] The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building in Chattanooga was renamed in his honor.