Joseph Adam Gorko
Veterinarian
Born Sept. 1, 1960, Plymouth (PA), U.S.; son of Joseph and Marjory (Muchler).
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wilkes College (PA), 1982; Doctor of Veterinary of Medicine (D.V.M.), P. Henriquez Urena National University, Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), 1988.
Career: director, Veterinary and Medical Consulting Services, International Investment Consulting & Representations Company, Inc., Santo Domingo, Frankfurt, Dallas (PA), 1986 -; veterinarian, clinical practice, Santo Domingo, 1987 -; creator, host, Syndicated Infotainment Concept: The Pet-Minder (TV, Radio, print media), Dallas, 1989 -.
Author, i.a.: The Sociological Ramifications of Modern Agrarian Reform: Case Study; The Dominican Republic and Haiti, 1986; project co-author, Use of African Palm As Alternative Tropical Food Source for Cattle, 1986; Current Animal Health Problems in Latin America as Caused by Fly Miasis, 1987; numerous articles in professional and other journals.
Member of, i.a.: student organizations; coordinator, "Pet Minder" pet safety campaign; fundraiser for animal shelters; Luzerne County Republican Party.
Honors: congratulatory citation for work overseas, U.S. Department of State, 1987-88; nominee, Outstanding Young Alumnus, Wilkes College, 1989, and Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship, 1991; citation for professional and civic accomplishments, The White House, 1991; Capitol Award, and National Leadership Council, 1991.
Affiliation: Republican
Language: English, Spanish, Polish
Hobbies: cars, travel. political sciences
Home: Rd. 4 Box 187 F, Dallas, PA 18612
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996