[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO DR. LEON E. RONDENET

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to a man by any measure--Dr. Leon E. Rondenet. Dr. Rondenet was born in 
Chicago, IL, on July 28, 1922 to Leon and Loretta Rondenet (deceased). 
Leon Rondenet, O.D., is a World War II Medical Corps veteran. Dr. 
Rondenet is a graduate of the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. 
He has been in private practice for over 50 years. Dr. Rondenet has 
enjoyed providing the eye care needs for generations of Illinoisans.
  Dr. Rondenet is an expert in difficult refractive cases and enjoys 
providing contact lens fittings for adults and children. He is a long-
time member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois 
Optometric Association. He has provided indigent eye care services for 
the Lions Club and supports the Illinois Society for the Prevention of 
Blindness.
  Dr. Rondenet can be held to Ecclesiastes 7:18-19: ``The man will 
avoid all extreme. Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful.'' Dr. 
Rondenet is an avid golfer and enjoys recreational fishing. He has been 
married to Mary Rondenet for 59 years. They have four children, Lee 
Jr., Mimi, John, and Bill.

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