Bill Text: TX HR8 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. Glenn Blodgett of Guthrie on his induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-09-02 - Reported enrolled [HR8 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR8-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 8 | ||
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| 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 | ||
