H.R. No. 1226



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Tom Annunziato of Aledo has earned the 
admiration and esteem of his colleagues, patients, and community 
for his inspiring dedication to his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Named 2004 Optometrist of the Year by the Texas 
Optometric Association in recognition of his unselfish service and 
exemplary commitment to providing high quality eye care, Dr. 
Annunziato also received the TOA Presidential Award for 2001, 2002, 
2003, and 2004; and
	WHEREAS, In private practice for 25 years, he founded 1st Eye 
Care in 1977, and keeps offices in Fort Worth and Weatherford; his 
areas of specialization include adult vision and contact lens 
evaluation management, glaucoma, pre- and post-operative 
evaluation and management of cataract and lens implant surgery, and 
Lasik surgery; board certified in ocular therapeutics, he has 
conducted clinical research and been involved with numerous 
professional studies, and authored several publications; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Annunziato is a member of the Tarrant County 
Optometric Society, the Texas Optometric Association, and the 
American Optometric Association; he shares his expertise and 
extensive knowledge in behalf of such worthy initiatives as the 
North Texas Lions Organ and Eye Bank and Prevent Blindness, 
provides free eye exams for clients of the Presbyterian Night 
Shelter, and free eye exams for 3-year-olds in collaboration with 
the See To Learn project; and
	WHEREAS, This highly regarded gentleman also works in behalf 
of his community through membership with the Arlington Heights 
United Methodist Church and various civic organizations, including 
Rotary and Lions Clubs; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Tom Annunziato serves his patients and his 
community with dedication and professional excellence, and he is 
most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Tom Annunziato for his exceptional 
service as an optometrist and a community leader and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Annunziato as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                  King of Parker

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1226 was adopted by the House on April 
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House