Cornell's vet college honors Paddock

PHOTO PROVIDED Michael I. Kotlikoff, V.M.D., Ph.D., Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Mary F. Paddock, and Dr. Joseph E. Paddock, DVM '52, at a reception honoring Paddock's contributions to the college.

ITHACA - The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University recently held a reception and luncheon in honor of Bath resident Dr. Joseph E. Paddock, a 1952 graduate of the college.

Dr. Paddock has been generous to the College of Veterinary Medicine over the years, making several gifts to provide support where the need is greatest, and has never requested any recognition or acknowledgement in return.

The event on Oct. 27 drew 60 people including friends, family members, and faculty and staff from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Guests travelled from as far as Florida and Wisconsin to honor Dr. Paddock, and enjoyed a public reception in the Atrium of the Veterinary Education Center, and a private luncheon at the Statler Hotel.

The College of Veterinary Medicine chose to honor Dr. Paddock with the naming of the Paddock Lecture Hall, a 1,400 square foot space with seating for 80 located in the Veterinary Education Center. The lecture hall also honors Dr. Paddock's late brother, Nicholas McKie Paddock, Cornell DVM '43 and his late uncle, Arthur J. Paddock, Cornell DVM '21 for their influence in guiding his career in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Paddock served as president of the Steuben County Veterinary Medical Society and as the veterinarian for the Village of Bath for 30 years. Since retirement, he has been a consultant at the Biological Research Laboratory of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath. Much of his time has been devoted to local history. He has been very involved with the Steuben County Historical Society, and has held a number of positions including present, vice president, and treasurer.