Governor Beshear has appointed a slew of new members to the committee that's overseeing Kentucky's efforts to clean up its horse racing drug problems. Here's the release from Beshear's office:
Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2008) - Governor Steve Beshear has appointed the following members to the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council to serve for terms expiring Aug. 1, 2012.
Hollie I. Swanson, of Lexington, is a professor at the University of Kentucky. She represents pharmacologists. The appointment replaces Gary A. Lavin, whose term has expired.
W.B. Rogers Beasley, of Lexington, is the director of racing for the Keeneland Association. He represents licensed racing associations. The appointment replaces John Thomas Ward Jr., whose term has expired.
Frank Dwayne Marcum, of Versailles, is a veterinarian in private practice and president of ArthroDynamic Technologies, Inc. He represents veterinarians. The appointment replaces Fairfield Tucker Bain, whose term has expired.
Andrew M. Roberts, of Lexington, is a veterinarian in private practice. He represents Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association. The appointment replaces William E. Napier, whose term has expired.
John A. Cashman, of Lexington, is the retired president of Castleton Farms. He represents the harness racing industry. The appointment replaces Alan J. Leavitt, whose term has expired.
A. Gary Lavin, of Goshen, is a veterinarian in private practice. He represents thoroughbred breeders. The appointment replaces Alice H. Chandler, whose term has expired.
The governor has also reappointed the following members to the council to serve for terms expiring Aug. 1, 2012.
Jerry L. Yon, of Lexington, is a physician in private practice. He represents the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Yon will chair the council.
Rick Hiles, of Louisville, is a thoroughbred horse owner and trainer. He represents horsemen.
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council was created to advise the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on research and testing of equine drugs. By law, the council reviews testing research conducted at the University of Kentucky or conducted elsewhere with state funds. The council consists of nine members appointed by the governor.
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