[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 93 (Friday, June 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN TRIBUTE OF DR. RANDOLPH E. BROOKS

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, later this month, doctors of optometry from 
around the country will assemble at the Gaylord Resort at National 
Harbor for Optometry's Meeting', the American Optometric 
Association's 111th annual convention. On Saturday, June 27th, Dr. 
Randolph E. Brooks of Saccasunna, New Jersey will be elected as the 
association's 88th president. Randy's enthusiasm and many contributions 
to his profession earned him this prestigious recognition.
  Doctors of optometry are the nation's largest eye care profession 
serving patients in nearly 6,500 communities nationwide, and in more 
than 3,500 of these communities they are the only eye doctors. Dr. 
Brooks has dedicated his life to serving the public both as an 
optometrist and a community leader.
  Dr. Brooks' dedication and motivation will propel him to a most 
successful term as he leads the American Optometric Association in its 
mission to improve eye care in the United States.
  Dr. Brooks has compiled an impressive record in his profession and 
his community. After graduating from the State University of New York 
at Albany, Dr. Brooks enrolled at the New England College of Optometry 
and later established Advanced Eyecare Associates, a three doctor 
practice in New Jersey with specialty interests in ocular disease, 
contact lenses, pediatric eye care and vision therapy. Starting out in 
1977 in Budd Lake, New Jersey and later moving to Ledgewood, Dr. Brooks 
has grown his practice to a staff of fifteen at the Ledgewood facility.
  Dr. Brooks was first elected to the American Optometric Association's 
Board of Trustees in 2000. Prior to the election to the AOA Board, Dr. 
Brooks was twice named the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians' 
Optometrist of the Year. He also is a past president of the New Jersey 
Society of Optometric Physicians. Randy's leadership record extends to 
his community service as a Paul Harris Fellow of the Roxbury Rotary 
Club, past president of the Mount Olive Lions Club, and as a Board of 
Directors member of Temple Shalom.
  Dr. Randolph Brooks has distinguished himself in the Northwestern New 
Jersey community through his unique vision and spirit. l wish to convey 
heartfelt congratulations to Randy and his family on the occasion of 
his installation as the 88th president of the American Optometric 
Association, as well as many thanks for working to enrich the lives of 
those around him.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Dr. Randolph E. Brooks.

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