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Mark Morris literally grew up in a veterinary hospital. His father was a veterinarian who developed Prescription Diet, a line of therapeutic foods for dogs and cats. Morris went into the family business after obtaining his Ph.D. in veterinary pathology and biochemistry. He developed Science Diet pet foods, which are sold around the world. Morris was not only an outstanding leader in the veterinary community, but he was also a brilliant business man and civic leader. He served as vice president of scientific activities for the Morris Animal Foundation. Founded by his parents in 1948, the this foundation is the largest non-profit organization funding animal health studies in the United States. Morris also served on the Washburn University Board of Regents and served two elected terms on the Topeka School Board.
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“Mark was a humble man who really helped a lot of people behind the scenes. Whenever I heard that someone had done something for the community anonymously, I knew that nine times out of 10, it was Mark.” —Stanley Teeter, D.V.M., co-worker and life-long friend of Morris
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