[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID W. NELSON

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2001

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations to 
Dr. David W. Nelson from Middleton, Wisconsin. On June 30, 2001, Dr. 
Nelson will be inducted as the 80th president of the American 
Optometric Association at its 104th Annual Congress in Boston, 
Massachusetts. Dr. Nelson's commitment and contributions to his 
profession have earned him this prestigious recognition.
  Dr. Nelson has an impressive record of service at the local, state, 
and national level showing his dedication and leadership in the field 
of optometry. He was first elected to the American Optometric 
Association Board in 1994 and held the elective offices of Secretary-
Treasurer and Vice President. He also served as chair of the Membership 
Development Committee and Computer Network Task Force.
  Dr. Nelson is also past president of the Wisconsin Optometric 
Association (WOA) and the Madison Area Optometric Society. His 
professional leadership began during his optometric doctorate studies 
as president of the American Optometric Student Association, a national 
organization of 5,200 members representing optometry students' interest 
in their four-year post-graduate programs.
  Dr. Nelson has been recognized with the Optometric Recognition Award 
in 1989 and the Legislative Achievement Award in 1989, 1990, and 1994. 
He also was named Wisconsin Young Optometrist of the Year in 1995.
  In looking at Dr. Nelson's past achievements, it is apparent that his 
devotion and motivation will meet the leadership demands of the 
American Optometric Association. I join his many friends and 
professional colleagues in congratulating him and wishing him well as 
the new president of the American Optometric Assocation.

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