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2016 Second Extraordinary Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 3
BY REPRESENTATIVES BARRAS, ABRAHAM, ABRAMSON, ADAMS, AMEDEE,
ANDERS, ARMES, BACALA, BAGLEY, BAGNERIS, BERTHELOT, BILLIOT,
BISHOP, BOUIE, BROADWATER, CHAD BROWN, TERRY BROWN,
CARMODY, CARPENTER, GARY CARTER, ROBBY CARTER, STEVE
CARTER, CHANEY, CONNICK, COUSSAN, COX, CROMER, DANAHAY,
DAVIS, DEVILLIER, DWIGHT, EDMONDS, EMERSON, FALCONER, FOIL,
FRANKLIN, GAINES, GAROFALO, GISCLAIR, GLOVER, GUINN, HALL,
JIMMY HARRIS, LANCE HARRIS, HAVARD, HAZEL, HENRY, HENSGENS,
HILFERTY, HILL, HODGES, HOFFMANN, HOLLIS, HORTON, HOWARD,
HUNTER, HUVAL, IVEY, JACKSON, JAMES, JEFFERSON, JENKINS, MIKE
JOHNSON, ROBERT JOHNSON, JONES, JORDAN, NANCY LANDRY, TERRY
LANDRY, LEBAS, LEGER, LEOPOLD, LOPINTO, LYONS, MACK, MAGEE,
MARCELLE, MCFARLAND, MIGUEZ, DUSTIN MILLER, GREGORY MILLER,
MONTOUCET, MORENO, JAY MORRIS, JIM MORRIS, NORTON, PEARSON,
PIERRE, POPE, PRICE, PUGH, PYLANT, REYNOLDS, RICHARD,
SCHEXNAYDER, SCHRODER, SEABAUGH, SHADOIN, SIMON, SMITH,
STOKES, TALBOT, THIBAUT, WHITE, WILLMOTT, AND ZERINGUE AND
SENATORS ALARIO, ALLAIN, APPEL, BARROW, BISHOP, BOUDREAUX,
BROWN, CARTER, CHABERT, CLAITOR, COLOMB, CORTEZ, DONAHUE,
ERDEY, FANNIN, GATTI, HEWITT, JOHNS, LAFLEUR, LAMBERT, LONG,
LUNEAU, MARTINY, MILKOVICH, MILLS, MIZELL, MORRELL, MORRISH,
PEACOCK, PERRY, PETERSON, RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH,
TARVER, THOMPSON, WALSWORTH, WARD, AND WHITE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express heartfelt condolences upon the death of Patrick R. "Pat" Pickens, longtime
facilities manager at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana Legislature learned of the death of Patrick R. "Pat" Pickens on Tuesday, June 7,
2016; and
WHEREAS, Pat was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State
University; and
WHEREAS, as a civil engineer, he worked for several state agencies; his longest
tenure was spent at the Louisiana state capitol as the facilities manager; and
WHEREAS, Pat loved the capitol, and he always strived to maintain the historical
integrity of the building; and
WHEREAS, Pat is truly missed by the members and staff of the legislature, many
of whom were blessed to call him a friend, and he will always be remembered fondly for the
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genuine interest and regard he exhibited for those with whom he worked and for the diligent,
consistent manner in which he provided invaluable assistance at the capitol day after day,
year after year; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Zedrick R. Pickens and
Edwyne B. Pickens; and his brother, Frank R. O'Neill; and
WHEREAS, Pat is survived by his wife, Nancy "Jeanie" Pickens; his son, Robert L.
Pickens and his wife Toby; his daughter, Robyn E. Pickens Richmond and her husband
Dave; his grandchildren, Lucien, Keira, Rebecca, Grace, David, and Darren; and his
brothers, James S. O'Neill, Jr., and Clyde B. O'Neill; and
WHEREAS, the debt of the people of Louisiana to Patrick R. "Pat" Pickens is indeed
great, for he has left an indelible mark on the lives of not only those fortunate to know him
but his influence will also be felt by all those who will walk the halls of the state capitol after
him and feel the lasting impact of his wonderful legacy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of their dear friend
Patrick R. "Pat" Pickens, who served with distinction as the facilities manager at the state
capitol; does hereby recognize and record for posterity his significant contributions and his
generosity and kindness; and does hereby express the deep regret of the entire legislative
family upon the loss of this extraordinary gentleman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Patrick R. "Pat" Pickens.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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