Alan McCarthy (politician)
Alan McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Executive of Cecil County | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Tari Moore[1] |
| Constituency | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1947 Washington, District of Columbia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park (B.S.) University of Georgia (D.V.M.) |
| Profession | Veterinarian, Politician |
| Website | www.ccgov.org |
Alan J. McCarthy, D.V.M (born November 7, 1947) is an American politician currently serving as the County Executive of Cecil County, Maryland.
Early Life[edit]
McCarthy was born in Washington, District of Columbia
Veterinarian[edit]
McCarthy earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia, Dr. McCarthy holds a current Veterinary license in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. His primary occupation was as an equine veterinarian, perhaps most notably for a Maryland horse farms. At Windfields Farm (Maryland), McCarthy treated Northern Dancer during his remarkable 10-year career at stud; at the time in the 1980s when being bred to Northern Dancer cost a mare's owner $1 million. He was the veterinarian who euthanized "the most influential thoroughbred stallion of the 20th century."[2][3] He treated other notable horses including Kelso.[4]
Political Career[edit]
Alan McCarthy was elected as Cecil County Executive in November 2016, having previously served as a Cecil County Councilman representing the First District, which includes Cecilton, Chesapeake City and Earleville. Dr. McCarthy was selected to serve as Vice President of the council in 2012 and reappointed in 2014 [5]
References[edit]
- ↑ http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ce/html/cecoex.html
- ↑ Peddicord, Ross (19 November 1990). "Right up to coffin, Northern Dancer's life was one of class". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ↑ Klingaman, Mike (15 May 2014). "Following in footsteps of tiny 'Dancer'". Baltimore Sun. McClatchey. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ↑ Christ, Steven (18 October 1983). "Lelso dies of Colic at 26". New York Times. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ↑ http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ce/html/msa16407.html
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