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79R15875 MW-D
By: King of Parker H.R. No. 1507
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 the 2005 Optometrist of the Year by both the
Texas Optometric Association and the American 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, preoperative and postoperative
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 with such worthy initiatives as the North Texas
Lions Organ and Eye Bank and Prevent Blindness and provides free eye
exams for clients of the Presbyterian Night Shelter and for
three-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.