State Portrait

Friday, February 15, 2013

State Portrait 

A portrait of energy entrepreneur, philanthropist, policy advocate and Oklahoma State University benefactor T. Boone Pickens was unveiled at the Oklahoma State Capitol Thursday. Fallin recognized Pickens and his contributions to the state as well as the nation citing his legendary generosity and his reshaping of the national narrative on energy independence through the Pickens Plan initiative.

“I am humbled by the kind gesture to have a portrait of me displayed in the State Capitol of my home state. Everywhere I have traveled around the world, I tell anyone who will listen I am from Holdenville, Okla., and darn proud of it. I am honored to join so many great
Oklahomans who have had their portraits hung at the Capitol. This is an unforgettable day for me,” Pickens said.

The portrait will be on permanent display at the State Capitol.