[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING DR. DALE HEASTON'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Dale Heaston 
of Richland, Washington for being awarded the American Optometric 
Association's 2017 Distinguished Service Award.
  This award signifies above-and-beyond service in the field of 
optometry, which Dr. Heaston exemplifies. Since graduating from the 
Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Heaston has been providing quality 
care to patients in Central Washington and ensuring that the needs of 
underserved communities are met.
  He has advocated on behalf of optometrists at both the state and 
national levels, working with local and state organizations to educate 
communities about vision and eye health and to create public awareness 
of the profession. He has worked with lawmakers across Washington State 
to promote legislation that supports optometry and currently serves as 
a Federal Legislative Keyperson for the American Optometric 
Association.
  Dr. Heaston's dedication and contributions to his profession are 
admirable and right to be recognized. Please join me in celebrating his 
accomplishments and congratulating him on this award.

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