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04.11.11
Albert S. Abdullah
2011 Outstanding Alumni
Dr. Albert S. Abdullah, '57
Dr. Albert S. Abdullah, '57, has served his country, his
community, and the veterinary profession since 1957. He is licensed
to practice veterinary medicine in four states: Texas, Oklahoma,
New Mexico, and Kansas.
After graduation, Dr. Abdullah worked in the Dumas Animal
Hospital. He was quickly commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the
United States Army Reserve. He served in active duty from December
1957 to June 1958 in Fort Knox, KY, when he then returned to
practice in Dumas. In 1963, he started the Dalhart Veterinary
Clinic in Dalhart, TX, which was a mixed animal practice. During
this time, he was an active reservist for seven and a half years,
receiving his honorable discharge in June of 1966. He continued to
practice in Dalhart, until 1995, when he sold his business.
A strong participant in his community, Dr. Abdullah is very
involved in the First Presbyterian Church in Dalhart, serving as an
Ordained Elder and a Sunday school teacher. In 2007, he originated
the "Homework Help Ministry" to help third graders needing extra
attention with their studies. He has volunteered for the Cal
Farley's Boys Ranch and was the director, vice president, and
president of the Bi-County Fair Board for Dallam and Hartley
counties. He has been a member of Rotary International for 49
years, serving on the Board of Directors, as vice president and
president, and was a Rotary camp counselor. He has also had a
Masonic affiliation since 1957.
Dr. Abdullah served on the Board of Directors with the Dalhart
Area Chamber of Commerce and was named as the 1966 "Citizen of the
Year." He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Dalhart
Independent School District for 13 years and as a mentor for HOSTS
(Help One Student to Succeed) for 14 years. He was the rodeo arena
veterinarian for XIT Rodeo and Reunion for 29 years and served on
the Board of Directors for the La Rita Performing Arts Theatre for
four years.
Commitments to professional affiliations in the industry are as
important to Dr. Abdullah as his community ties. He has been a
member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association since 1957, and
served on the Board of Directors from 1967-1969. Since 1957, he has
also been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
He, along with four of his veterinary colleagues, helped to found
the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) in 1970, serving as
vice president and president. Today, the organization has well over
750 members and he hopes to live long enough to see it reach 1000
members.
In addition to his involvement with numerous community and
professional organizations, Dr. Abdullah is involved in several
university alumni activities; including memberships in the XTI
A&M Club, The Association of Former Students, and the Texas
A&M Corps of Cadets.
Dr. Abdullah married his wife, Nancy Jane, on June 21, 1958. They
have two children, a daughter, a son, and three grandsons.
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