79R13105 BJM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 1301



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. John Phillip Toelkes of Kingsville is retiring 
from his position as the veterinarian for King Ranch, bringing to a 
close a tenure with that South Texas enterprise that has spanned 
nearly three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1978, Dr. Toelkes has served as the 
veterinarian of one of the largest working ranches in the country; 
not only responsible for the health and well-being of King Ranch's 
livestock, he has also managed its quarter horses and their 
breeding program and implemented the continuing education of 
livestock personnel; and
	WHEREAS, Named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Texas A&M 
University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, Dr. Toelkes has 
enjoyed a long and distinguished career in veterinary medicine; he 
has practiced alone and in partnerships at clinics throughout 
Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona, garnered valuable experience while 
working with the United States Department of Agriculture, and 
gained an international perspective on his profession as a 
veterinary assistant in Peru; moreover, he served his country as a 
Hospital Corpsman, stationed at both the United States Naval 
Hospital in Philadelphia and on the USS Henrico; and
	WHEREAS, Currently a member of the city/county health board, 
Dr. Toelkes has further supported his professional community as a 
member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas 
Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine 
Practitioners, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and 
the Academy of Veterinary Consultants; and
	WHEREAS, For 27 years, Dr. John Toelkes has cared for the 
horses and cattle of King Ranch and, in so doing, he has made an 
invaluable contribution to the culture, heritage, and economy of 
the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. John Phillip Toelkes on his 
retirement as the veterinarian for King Ranch and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Toelkes as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.