Bill Text: TX HR12 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 12 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring ocularist William Randall "Randy" Trawnik of Dallas for his contributions to his profession.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-07-13 - Reported enrolled [HR12 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR12-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 12



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, William Randall Trawnik of Dallas has distinguished
	himself in his work as an ocularist, serving patients from
	throughout the State of Texas and more than 40 countries around the
	world, including collegiate athletes, best-selling authors, and
	children; and
	WHEREAS, Randy Trawnik came to the ocularist profession
	following the loss of his own eye in an ROTC accident at the age of
	17; after graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington, he
	trained under the supervision of John H. O'Donnell, one of the early
	pioneers of the ocularist profession; he received his master of
	ophthalmic prosthetics degree from the American Society of
	Ocularists (ASO) in 1978 and his fellowship in 1984; and
	WHEREAS, A leader in the ASO, Mr. Trawnik has served as a
	faculty lecturer and education committee co-chair and has held the
	offices of vice president and president; he has also been a lecturer
	for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and he currently serves
	as an associate clinical instructor for the Department of
	Ophthalmology at the UT Southwestern Medical School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Trawnik has been nationally and internationally
	acclaimed for his work in the field of ophthalmic prosthetics,
	including his efforts in prosthetic management of congenital
	anophthalmos and microphthalmos; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his wit and the compassionate care he
	offers to individuals struggling with uncertain circumstances,
	Mr. Trawnik has provided his patients with a quality of life that
	might not have otherwise been possible; and
	WHEREAS, Randy Trawnik's work has made a profound difference
	in many lives, and his expertise and steadfast dedication to those
	he serves have earned him the deep admiration and appreciation of
	his patients and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor William Randall
	"Randy" Trawnik for his service and contributions and extend to him
	sincere best wishes for continued success in his vital endeavors;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Trawnik as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Meyer

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on July
	13, 2023, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House