Tom Zapata of Schulenburg (second from right) received a plaque recognizing his contributions to the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter. He is shown with (from left) April Pierson, director; Teresa Brown, executive director; and (right) Frank Reichert, board of directors president.
The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter (GJAS) said goodbye in 2024 to Tom Zapata of Schulenburg as a valued board member and treasurer.
Zapata made a great contribution to the shelter; his efforts made a significant impact on the lives of countless animals in need in the Fayette County community.
Zapata is an animal lover and a strong advocate for the care and well-being of animals of all kinds, but…
