Bill Text: TX HR8 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 8 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. Glenn Blodgett of Guthrie on his induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-02 - Reported enrolled [HR8 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR8-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 8



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Glenn Blodgett of Guthrie has been selected for
	induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as a member
	of the Class of 2021; and
	WHEREAS, The American Quarter Horse Association strives to
	support and protect the American Quarter Horse breed, and each
	year, the association recognizes individuals who have contributed
	to the advancement of the American Quarter Horse industry; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Oklahoma State University,
	Dr. Blodgett earned a degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M
	University in 1974; he subsequently worked at Spur Veterinary
	Hospital for two years before opening Hansford County Veterinary
	Hospital in Spearman; and
	WHEREAS, In 1982, Dr. Blodgett joined Burnett Ranches as
	resident veterinarian and manager of the horse division, and he has
	since overseen the equine breeding and production facility at the
	famed Four Sixes Ranch; under his leadership, the ranch has been
	recognized for its racing and western performance American Quarter
	Horses; in addition, Dr. Blodgett is an adjunct graduate faculty
	member at Texas A&M, and he mentors veterinary students at Four
	Sixes Ranch; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Blodgett has benefited AQHA since 1991, when he
	began serving as a director; from 1995 to 2009, he was chair of the
	Stud Book and Registration Committee and a member of the AQHA Hall
	of Fame Selection Committee, and in 2011, he was elevated to
	director-at-large; the following year, he was elected to the
	executive committee, and he served as the executive president in
	2015; currently, he is a member of the AQHA Animal Welfare
	Commission; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his work with AQHA, Dr. Blodgett has
	been involved with the American Association of Equine Practitioners
	and the Texas Racing Commission; he has earned a number of awards
	along the way, including induction into the Texas Horse Racing Hall
	of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime leader in his field, Glenn Blodgett has
	distinguished himself in the Lone Star State and beyond through his
	vision, expertise, and commitment to excellence, and he is indeed
	deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Glenn
	Blodgett on his induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of
	Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Blodgett as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Spiller

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on August
	30, 2021, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House