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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 983

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, who is being honored as 
Optometrist of the Day on May 30, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Dr. Thomas received his 
doctor of optometry degree from the University of Houston in
1983 and opened practice in Dallas that same year; and
	WHEREAS, For many years, Dr. Thomas has been a regular 
guest on KHVN 97 AM radio; appearing on a popular program, he
has offered listeners his expertise on a wide range of health 
issues; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known lecturer, Dr. Thomas has spoken
on many different topics to students at Dallas County public 
schools, including Madison and South Oak Cliff high schools,
John B. Hood Middle School, and Merrifield Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Dr. Thomas has served on
the board of directors of an interfaith group housed at the 
Jubilee United Methodist Church; the group has reached out to
the community by offering lectures on teen pregnancies, dating, 
marriage, and divorce; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas received the 2001 Optometrist of
the Year Award from the Texas Optometric Association; he was
also recognized with the 1991 Outstanding Texan Award from the 
Texas Legislative Black Caucus and with the 1992 Top Cat Award 
from the Dallas Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected gentleman, Dr. Thomas has 
distinguished himself in his profession and as a leader in the 
Dallas community, and he deserves recognition for his hard work 
and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas for 
his exceptional achievements and extend to him congratulations 
on being honored as Optometrist of the Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate