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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House