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79R12386 MDM-D
By: King of Parker 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.