79R5507 BJM-D

By:  Laubenberg                                                   H.R. No. 1650



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. John Dale Coble of Rockwall was named the 2004 
Optometrist of the Year by the American Optometric Association and 
the Texas Optometric Association; and
	WHEREAS, Before beginning his medical career, Dr. Coble 
served his country in the U.S. Army, during which time he earned the 
national defense service medal and the expert rifle award for his 
meritorious service; he later joined the Texas National Guard and 
was a member for several years before receiving an honorable 
discharge in 1980; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed practitioner began his professional 
training in Denton, Texas, in 1977 and was soon thereafter 
certified by the American Board of Opticianry and the Opticians 
Association of Texas; he continued his education at Brookhaven 
Community College, North Texas State University, and the University 
of Houston College of Optometry; as a student, he served as 
president of the Texas Optometric Student Society, placement 
symposium planning coordinator, and a member of the dean's honor 
code committee and earned an Excellence in Leadership award; and
	WHEREAS, Since graduating with a doctor of optometry degree 
in 1986, Dr. Coble has practiced in Denton and Greenville; highly 
regarded by his peers, he is a former president of the Texas 
Optometric Association and a member of its board of directors and 
has also served on committees of the American Optometric 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, Equally impressive are Dr. Coble's civic 
involvements and affiliations, which include the Greenville 
Chamber of Commerce, Hunt County United Way, the Rotary Club of 
Greenville, the Boy Scouts of America, the PTA, Leadership Denton, 
and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Denton County; and
	WHEREAS, The loving husband of the former Patricia Lynn 
Prewitt and proud father of Marguerite Ashley and Jonathan Brent, 
Dr. Coble is a true inspiration to all who are privileged to know 
him, and through his devotion to professional excellence, he has 
distinguished himself as one of the nation's top optometrists; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. John Dale Coble on being named 
the 2004 Optometrist of the Year by both the American and Texas 
Optometric Associations and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Coble as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.