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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]
Jay Solomon | |
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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 | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US | June 22, 1921
Died | July 30, 1984 63) Nashville, Tennessee, US | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
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.[4]
He died of heart failure on July 30, 1984, in Nashville, Tennessee at age 63.[5] The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building in Chattanooga was renamed in his honor.
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