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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1039
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize G. Edward Pickle, who is retiring after nearly 25 years |
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of outstanding service with Shell Oil Company; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of the Georgetown University Law |
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Center, Mr. Pickle is Shell Oil Company's senior government |
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affairs counsel, in which capacity he has had nationwide |
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responsibility for managing and promoting civil justice reform |
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activities affecting the company; he previously served as |
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associate general counsel for litigation; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Pickle has been known |
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for his superior litigation skills and analytical expertise; as a |
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law clerk with the United States Department of Justice and the |
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, during his service with the Judge |
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Advocate General's Corps of the United States Navy, and in |
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private practice, he has been dedicated and steadfast in carrying |
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out his duties; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mr. Pickle has handled |
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his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and |
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commitment; he is also active in civic affairs, working with the |
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Boy Scouts of America and serving in his church and on numerous |
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boards and committees, including the executive committee of the |
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Republican Party of Harris County; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary attorney, Mr. Pickle is respected |
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and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at Shell Oil |
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Company will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend G. Edward Pickle on his outstanding |
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legal career and extend to him best wishes for continued success |
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in his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 27, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |