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SOUTH TEXAS WILDLIFE
CKWRI 25th ANNIVERSARY
SPECIAL ISSUE
J. R. THOMASSON
A publication of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Celebrating the 25th
Anniversary of CKWRI
by Charity Kraft
This newsletter issue comes to you
a little differently. We have put together
an array of photos that highlight the
activities of the 25th Anniversary
­Celebration held during the week of
April 4–8.
It was among friends and family that
the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research
Institute celebrated its 25th Anniversary,
almost 60 years to the day since Caesar
Kleberg himself passed away. It was
a celebration of Caesar’s life and his
vision for wildlife conservation, and the
legacy he put in motion.
The Symposium began on April
5th at the Omni Bayfront Hotel in
Corpus Christi. A main goal of this
symposium was to discuss up-to-date
information linking ecological theory
and management applications. We had
a remarkable lineup of 20 national and
international speakers—among the best
in their field. They covered topics such
as avian ecology, conservation of wild
cats, bear ecology and management,
ungulate ecology, habitat management,
wildlife diseases, wildlife genetics,
social aspects of wildlife conservation,
and the relationship between wildlife
and ranching.
Our guest speakers were honored
with the Caesar Kleberg Medallion for
Excellence in Wildlife Science. This
event marked the inaugural presenta-
tion of these medallions intended to
honor individuals who have exhibited
the highest standard of dedication and
excellence in wildlife science. Drs.
Charles DeYoung and Ralph Bingham,
both of CKWRI, also received the
Caesar Kleberg Medallion for their
outstanding contributions.
Other activities held during the
week included tours on the King Ranch,
where participants had the opportunity
to visit the Encino, Norias, and Santa
Gertrudis divisions. In honor of past
and current faculty, staff, and students,
a reunion dinner was also part of the
festivities in the Pinnell Auditorium
at the Tio and Janell Kleberg Wildlife
Research Park.
The celebrations ended with a gala
on Saturday evening where CKWRI
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friends and family gathered to commemorate the legacy of Caesar Kleberg,
his vision for wildlife conservation,
and the birth of CKWRI. At this event,
Tio Kleberg presented Caesar Kleberg
Medallions to Leroy G. Denman, Jr. and
Dr. Duane M. Leach (both trustees of
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation) and Fred Bryant,
CKWRI Director, for their dedication
and outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.
We are grateful to our many friends
who attended this celebration and to
those who have supported the vision of
Caesar Kleberg and CKWRI throughout
the years. We extend our thanks to those
who helped make this event a huge
­success. Enjoy the photos! ~
Symposium speakers and attendees (left to right, front row) Tim Fulbright, Alfonso OrtegaSantos, David Hewitt, Fidel Hernández, Bart Ballard, Bill Kuvlesky, Jr., Fred Bryant (left to
right, back row) Charlie DeYoung, Mike Tewes, John Rappole, Marco Festa-Bianchet, David
Garshelis, Diana Doan-Crider, Maurice Hornocker, Guy Baldassarre, Robert McLean, John
Avise, and Dick Potts.
25th Anniversary Symposium and Social Activities
Tio Kleberg
Leroy G. Denman, Jr.
Duane M. Leach
Jim McAllen and
Ann Hamman
L–R: Dick Potts, Maurice Hornocker,
Mike Tewes, and Fred Bryant
Symposium Registration Desk L–R front
row: Liisa Hewitt, Firely Vincent, and
Nancy Jennings; back: Buddy Temple
Janell Kleberg and
Mary Lewis Kleberg
L–R: Lee Bass, Joseph Fitzsimmons, and
Jimmy Rutledge
Symposium Luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi
Former Students at Reception L–R: Verl Cash, Fidel Hernández,
Marc Bartoskewitz, and Steve DeMaso
Henry Hamman
Karen Hunke and
David Garshelis
Fidel Hernández and
Guy Baldassarre
L–R: Janell Kleberg, Mary Lewis
Kleberg, Tres and Olive Anne
Kleberg, and Mimi Zoch
Gary Don and
Julie Hopkins
L–R: Ruth Ann and Jerry Taylor
and A. C. “Dick” Jones, IV
L–R: Paula Maywald, Cody Lawson,
Keith Pawelek, Forrest Smith,
and Jimmy Rutledge
Susan Cooper and
Charlie DeYoung
Rumaldo Juárez and
Marc Cisneros
Recipients of the Distinguished Caesar Kleberg Medallion
L–R: Tio Kleberg, Leroy Denman, Jr., Duane Leach, Charlie DeYoung,
and Fred Bryant
Colleen Schreiber and
Allen Rasmussen
L–R: Ann Jones, Carmen Kraatz,
and Wendi Mostyn
Tio Kleberg and Adrian and Rob
Sabom with Tio’s grandson,
Teel Sabom
L–R: Jim McAllen, Barry Roberts,
and Ed Randall
Becky Trant and
Randy Hughes
L–R: Antonio Cantu Covorrubias, Rafael
Guarneros-Altamirano, Alfonso Ortega-S.,
Arturo Caso, and David Garcia-Solorzano
Mickey Hellickson and Alan Cain
Gayla Greeters L–R: Lori Alvarez, TAMUK
student ambassador, Firely Vincent,
and Chris Reopelle
Tres Kleberg and
Gus T. Canales
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Editor: Alan Fedynich, Ph.D.
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