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Border Patrol Canine Academy, Established to address the high volume
of human and narcotics smuggling activities • Special Recognition-
Veterinary Science Certificate Program (VSCP), Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension • Veterinary Legends of the Southwest-
Thomas R. McCabe, Jr., DVM, posthumously
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Law N’ Paws Animal Rescue, Rescuing victims of Animal Cruelty
and Neglect • Special Recognition-Rescue Runners, Helping ease the stress
that dogs in the shelter environment experience
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Chris Copeland, JD, CAE, Support of the EPVMA and the Texas Veterinary
Community • Special Recognition-Denise K Mankin, Freelance Graphic Designer;
Will Seyffert, Photographer, Producer
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The El Paso Veterinary Community-
Recognizing the entire veterinary community for their outstanding response
to quickly changing demands during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Paws for Love-Providing Pet Therapy for those in need in our community
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Dean Travis-Valley Feed & Supply/PETsBARN
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Veterinary Technicians-Recognizing the Techs that Support Our Vets •
Special Recognition-Marc Silpa, BVM&S, Mesa Veterinary Clinic
and Paws N’ Hooves Mobile Veterinary Services
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Betty Hoover-Retiring Executive Director, Humane Society of El Paso •
Special Recognition-Ken Waldrup, DVM, MS, PhD, Zoonosis Control,
Texas Department of State Health Services
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Eye Care for Animals-25 Years of Service to El Paso
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Eleanor Ann Schoenbrun-Volunteer and Animal Activist •
Veterinary Legends of the Southwest-Jerry Simmons, DVM,
Pioneer of Veterinary Practice Brokerage/Appraisal
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Pets Alive-El Paso • Special Recognition-Barbara Jeffords Crews, DVM
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Orlando Garza, Jr., DVM-East El Paso Animal Hospital
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Ken Okada-Animal Advocate
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J. Brandy Gardes-Lifelong Animal Rescuer/Rehabilitator
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Bonnie Henson-Animal Health and Welfare Benefactor and Volunteer •
Special Recognition-Robert Rohrbaugh, DVM
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Jessie Miller, ACHE-Animal Cruelty Heartline of El Paso •
Special Recognition-Gary McCrory, McCrory Pharmacy •
Veterinary Legends of the Southwest-Horst Schreck, DVM, posthumously
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Dr. Mark Cox, El Abrigado Animal Hospital •
Special Recognition-Marino Mendoza, Veterinary Technician,
McRae Animal Hospital
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Beto O’Rourke, El Paso City Council Representative and
Animal Health/Welfare Advocate • Special Recognition-Sue Loessberg,
full-time Humane Society of El Paso volunteer for 17 years • Veterinary Legends
of the Southwest-Sue Zarges, DVM, Zarges Animal Hospital and
the region’s first woman veterinarian
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Dr. Guy Johnsen, Johnsen Animal Hospital •
Special Recognition-John A. Sproul, Jr., Wildlife Biologist, Restoration Ecologist
and Environmental Advocate • Veterinary Legends of the Southwest-
John M. Broadwell, DVM, posthumously
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ClearChannel Outdoor • Special Recognition-Patricia Roberts,
Founder, Greyhound Pets of America-Lone Star Greyhounds •
Veterinary Legends of the Southwest-Dr. Bob Butchofsky
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KTSM NewsChannel 9, NBC Affiliate • Special Recognition-Jim Kluetz,
El Paso City/County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Member
and Liaison for the 2004 Animal Shelter
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Patricia L. Palafox, Attorney/Mediator and Animal Welfare Activist •
Special Recognition-Brad Cooper, EPVMA Deco Dog Designer
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Michelle J. Brown, Hollyglen Communications •
Special Recognition-Jeannemarie “Brandy” Gardes
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Charles Hooten, Former El Paso County Commissioner •
Special Recognition-Gerald and Stanlee Rubin
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Animal Rescue League • Special Recognition-Cindy Gongaware,
Humane Society of El Paso; Tom McCabe, DVM, Northeast Veterinary Clinic
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Valley Feed Pet Food Centers • Special Recognition-Sandy Connor,
Program Coordinator, Therapet Eldercare of El Paso
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Alfred P. Gonzalez, El Paso County Extension Agent •
Special Recognition-Jim Stratton, Pharmaceutical Representative
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El Paso Zoo • Special Recognition-Kim Curlin, posthumously;
Andres Morales, Veterinary Technician
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Evret C. Newman, DVM • Special Recognition-Banquet Corporate Sponsors
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Therapet Eldercare • Special Recognition-Southwest Diagnostics
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Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso •
Special Recognition-Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue
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mmmmmmmmmn1 9 9 1MnLea Hutchinson, DVM
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mmmmmmmmmn1 9 8 9MIJim Koschmann, DVM
mmmmmmmmmn1 9 8 8MiBob Becker, Sr. and Jr., El Paso Veterinary Supply
mmmmmmmmmn1 9 8 7MIHelen Bigelow, Rehabilitator
mmmmmmmmmn1 9 8 6MIKDBC-TV 4, CBS Affiliate (Bill Mitchell)