SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe Al Picone of Brenham on the occasion of his
retirement as executive director of the Blinn College
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Picone has dedicated almost 40 years to
serving his alma mater, Blinn College; a conscientious community
servant, he is retiring as executive director of the Blinn
College Foundation after having served with distinction in that
position since 2007; during his tenure, Mr. Picone has helped to
raise almost $10 million for facilities at the Brenham campus and
other locations; and
WHEREAS, As executive director, he has overseen projects
ranging from the construction of new education, music, housing,
and agricultural facilities to the purchase of equipment for the
Blinn College Allied Health facilities at the Texas A&M Health
Science Center; the foundation has also established $4.5 million
in new endowed scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Mr. Picone served for 17 years on the
Blinn College Board of Trustees and was dean of business services
at the school; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is a member of the
Brenham Evening Lions Club and has been a Lion since 1966; he has
held many regional and statewide positions with the club; he was
elected director of the International Association of Lions Clubs
in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Picone has received numerous accolades for his
leadership and dedication; he has been named to the Blinn College
Hall of Honor, the Phi Theta Kappa International Hall of Honor, and
the Brenham Maifest Hall of Fame; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend retiring Blinn College Foundation
executive director Joe Al Picone and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Joe Al Picone as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate