79R15811 BJM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 1536



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. John Phillip Toelkes of Kingsville has enjoyed 
an exceptional career as the veterinarian for King Ranch that has 
spanned nearly three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Beginning in 1978, Dr. Toelkes served as the 
veterinarian of one of the largest working ranches in the country, 
and although he officially retired two years ago, he continues to 
lend his expertise to the South Texas enterprise on a part-time 
basis; throughout the years he has been responsible for the health 
and well-being of King Ranch's livestock and has also managed its 
quarter horses and their breeding program and implemented the 
continuing education of livestock personnel as well; and
	WHEREAS, Named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Texas A&M 
University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, Dr. Toelkes 
practiced veterinary medicine 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 
outstanding career 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.