[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN COBLE, OD

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to recognize Dr. John Coble 
of Greenville, Texas, recipient of the 2004 American Optometric 
Association's Optometrist of the Year award.
  After serving his country in the United States Army and Texas Army 
National Guard, Dr. Coble graduated from the University of Houston 
College of Optometry and began his distinguished career as an 
optometrist. He currently practices optometry in Greenville where he 
also serves as clinical staff at Presbyterian Hospital and as a liaison 
to the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee. He is also active in the 
North East Texas Optometric Society, the Texoma Optometry Society, and 
the Student Texas Optometric Society.
  Dr. Coble frequently dedicates his time and skill to a number of 
civic and volunteer organizations. He is active in the Greenville 
Chamber of Commerce, the Greenville Rotary Club, and the United Way of 
Hunt County. Additionally, Dr. Coble is involved in mentoring local 
youth, performing vision screenings for the Dallas Headstart program, 
coaching YMCA baseball and basketball teams, and serving as Boy Scout 
Leader.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 4th District of Texas, I would like to 
congratulate and commend Dr. Coble for his recognition by the American 
Optometric Association and his continued involvement in the community.

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