The House concurrent resolution No. R-18 honors the memory of Robert Louis Picher, a distinguished former Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives, who served from 1963 to 1993 and briefly in 2002. Recognized for his dispassionate, informed, and nonpartisan approach, Picher was elected President of the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries in the 1980s. A lifelong resident of Winooski, he had a notable educational background, including degrees from Assumption College and Georgetown University Law School, and served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Vermont National Guard.

In addition to his legislative career, Picher was a respected lawyer and public servant, holding various positions including Executive Clerk to the Governor and Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs. He was actively involved in his community, serving on local boards and participating in church and musical activities. Picher passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to his family and community. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to them.