SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
In Memory
of
Beryl Bolton McCarroll Pickle
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Beryl Bolton McCarroll
Pickle, who died October 27, 2011, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Beryl Bolton was born on December 7, 1917, in
Rusk, Texas; she grew up in Jacksonville and attended Lon Morris
College; she married James Graham McCarroll in 1936, and the
couple was blessed with two sons; and
WHEREAS, Following the early death of her husband, Beryl
moved with her sons to Austin in 1952 to start a new life; she
worked for a number of years for the Texas Motor Transportation
Association and was a member of First United Methodist Church; in
1960, she married James Jarrell "Jake" Pickle, a widower with one
daughter; and
WHEREAS, Beryl Pickle was dedicated to her work as a
homemaker and to raising her three children; in 1963, her life
changed when Jake Pickle was elected to the United States
Congress and she suddenly found herself on the national stage;
Beryl became one of her husband's greatest political assets and
was a source of strength to him throughout his 31-year career in
Washington, D.C., and throughout his life thereafter; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and a leader in her community,
Beryl Pickle was a generous and kindhearted person who was
devoted to her family and who was respected for her
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Beryl gave unselfishly of her time to others, and
her courageous attitude toward life was inspirational to those
who knew her; she was beloved by many, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Beryl Bolton McCarroll Pickle; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Beryl Pickle.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate