| Owen B. Pickett | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district |
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| In office 1987–2001 |
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| Preceded by | G. William Whitehurst |
| Succeeded by | Edward Schrock |
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| Born | August 31, 1930 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | October 27, 2010 (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.
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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]
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.
Pickett died on October 27, 2010 after years of ill health.[1]
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| 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 |