Owen B. Pickett

Owen B. Pickett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office 1987–2001
Preceded by	G. William Whitehurst
Succeeded by	Edward Schrock
Personal details
Born	August 31, 1930(1930-08-31) Richmond, Virginia
Died	October 27, 2010(2010-10-27) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, Attorney
Religion	Baptist

Owen Bradford Pickett (August 31, 1930 – October 27, 2010) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.

Early life

Pickett was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 31, 1930. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1952 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1955. Pickett was admitted to the Virginia State bar in 1955, and practiced law in Richmond, Virginia.

Pickett served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1972 until 1986. During this time, he also served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia from 1980 until 1982.^[1]

Congressional career

Pickett was elected to Congress in 1986 and represented Virginia's 2nd congressional district from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 2001. He was not a candidate for reelection to the 107th Congress. The Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House in Norfolk, Virginia was named in his honor in 2001.

Death

Pickett died on October 27, 2010 after years of ill health.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Former Va congressman Owen Pickett dies at 80". WTKR. October 28, 2010. http://www.wtkr.com/news/dp-va--obit-pickett1028oct28,0,5094472.story. 

External links

• Owen B. Pickett at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by G. William Whitehurst	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1987–2001	Succeeded by Edward Schrock

Persondata
Name	Pickett, Owen B.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	August 31, 1930
Place of birth	Richmond, Virginia
Date of death	October 27, 2010
Place of death	Los Angeles, California