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Info forwarded from the Governor's office.  Carla
 
Aug. 01, 2006

Texas Governor Rick Perry Appoints Four to Texas Animal Health Commission


Gov. Rick Perry has announced the appointment of four individuals to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms to expire Sept. 6, 2011. The commission protects and enhances the health of Texas animal populations.

Thomas George Kezar of Dripping Springs is president and owner of CTN Educational Services. He formerly worked for more than 13 years as a county agent for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Kezar served on the board of directors of the Austin Travis County Livestock Show and the Heartland Equestrian Riding and Therapy Stables. He is a member of the professional and honorary agricultural education fraternity, Alpha Tau Alpha, and the Texas A&M University honor society of agriculture, Gamma Sigma Delta. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Kezar received a master’s degree in agriculture education from Texas A&M University in College Station.

Dr. Michael Louis Vickers of Falfurrias is a veterinarian and president and owner of Las Palmas Veterinary Hospital. He is a member of the American and the Texas Veterinary Medical associations. Vickers serves as a member of the Texas Wildlife Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ranchers Association, and the Society for Theriogenology. He is also a supporter of the Brooks and Jim Hogg county fair associations. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Vickers received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ernesto "Ernie" A. Morales of Devine is co-owner of Morales Feed Lots. He is a director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and formerly served as chairman of the board of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and as a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Morales received a degree in agriculture from Texas A&M University.  Ernie Morales previously served on the TAHC in the 1990s.

Reta Dyess of Jacksonville is co-owner and operator of Rocking F Dairy and has been reappointed to the commission. She serves as director of the Southeast Council of Dairy Farmers of America and as director of the Texas Beef Council. Dyess serves as a committee member of the National Milk Producers and the U.S. Animal Health Association. She is also the federation director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Dyess graduated from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Jacksonville.

These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.