Dr. Lynn Stucky - DVM 1981
American Veterinary Medical Association 2024
Dr. Lynn Stucky, Denton, Texas, was selected by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine for its 2024 Alumni Recognition Award presented in conjunction with the annual convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) held in Austin, Texas, in June 2024. The award is given to veterinarians whose careers have served as exemplary role models for future alumni in a professional and community setting.
A native of rural Kansas, Dr. Lynn Stucky was raised on a farm five miles south of McPherson and ten miles north of Mound Ridge with his five siblings. A proud graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, he earned a bachelor's degree in 1979 followed by his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1983. Shortly after graduating, Dr. Stucky moved to Texas to find a place to begin practicing veterinary medicine. In 1986, he bought into veterinary practices in both Denton and Sanger, and in 1997, he opened his own practice.
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With over 40 years as a veterinarian in Denton County, Lynn has cared for the animals of over 9,000 of his friends and neighbors. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a lifetime member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, a former member of the Denton County Animal Advisory Board and the Bayer Animal Health International Advisory Board, and he is a long-time veterinary volunteer for PRCA rodeo events.
Elected as a district representative to the Texas legislature in 2016, Dr. Stucky has served with distinction, earning awards and accolades as one of the most effective lawmakers in Texas. He has previously served on the House Committees on Agriculture & Livestock, Land & Resource Management, and Appropriations, where he lead on funding for education across Texas. He has previously served as a vice chair on the House Committee on Higher Education and was interim-chairman of County Affairs in the 87th Texas Legislature. He is currently the vice chair of the House Committee on County Affairs and serves on the Article II appropriations subcommittee, which focuses on healthcare funding. He also is a member of the Committee on Resolutions.
Prior to his legislative service, Dr. Stucky served for 15 years on the Sanger Board of Trustees, including four terms as board president. He also is a graduate of Leadership Denton, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Sanger Chamber of Commerce, a long-time member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, and since 2002 has served on the Board of Directors of the Kanakuk Institute, a graduate discipleship program for young men and women to intensively study scripture. In 2003 and 2007, he was named "Citizen of the Year" by the Sanger Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Stucky and his wife, Lori, a former Denton ISD teacher and coach, have been married for more than 30 years. They are the proud parents of three grown children: Evan (and wife, Courtney) , Lyndi and Malori. In 2022, they became first-time grandparents to Beau. The Stucky family are members of the Denton Bible Church.