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H.R. No. 1392
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyous times and
meaningful accomplishments may console the family and friends of
Benjamin Ellis Pickett, Sr., of Liberty, who passed away on August
18, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1919, Mr. Pickett was a
lifelong resident of Liberty; at the age of 13, he volunteered with
the town's fire department and his enduring commitment led him to
become its first full-time fire chief; during his notable tenure,
he instituted an EMS program and became the first civil
defense/civil preparedness director; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pickett's dedication to his hometown was further
evidenced by his service as a municipal judge and as the first
police commissioner of Liberty; as a tribute to the many years he
dedicated to his fellow citizens, the town fire-fighting training
center was named in his honor; and
WHEREAS, A decorated veteran of World War II, Mr. Pickett
served his country with distinction as a captain in the U.S. Army
Air Corps; he flew 65 missions over France and Italy, and was chosen
as lead bombardier in a historic mission over Florence that was
cited as "one of the best examples of precision bombing in the
world" by National Geographic magazine; demonstrating
extraordinary courage and resolve, he was awarded the Distinguished
Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal with seven clusters, European
Mediterranean Theatre campaign ribbon with four battle stars, and
presidential unit citation, and his group earned the Croix de
Guerre with Palm by General Charles de Gaulle; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pickett was educated at Shriner Institute and
The University of Texas and was a respected cattleman in addition to
his other pursuits; late in life, he surprised his friends and
family when he taught himself to use computers, a skill that he used
to research the history of the region; and
WHEREAS, Ben Pickett was beloved for his wisdom, sharp wit,
and compassion; said to be angered only by injustice, this devoted
family man, noteworthy civic leader, and admired citizen is greatly
missed, but his legacy of service to his country and his community
will be remembered for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benjamin Ellis
Pickett, Sr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Ellen Watson Pickett; to his children,
Benjamin Ellis Pickett, Jr., and his wife, Deborah, Laura Calfee
and her husband, Gary, Lisa Edmonds and her husband, Clay, and Amy
Leibman and her husband, Neil; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, Amy Lynn Hoffman, Russell Pickett, Marisa
Henry, Beau Henry, Madison Leibman, Adrianne Leibman, Andrew
Leibman, Genevieve deBittencourt, Skylar Edmonds, Carson Edmonds,
Conner Edmonds, Avery Shiver, Abbigael Hoffman, and Victoria
Pickett; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Benjamin
Ellis Pickett, Sr.
Otto
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1392 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 19, 2007.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
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