AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Texas Ophthalmological Association (TOA) Executive Council for the 2010 general election.

"Gov. Perry has a long track record of successfully advancing medical care in the state of Texas," said TOA President Dawn Buckingham, MD, an ophthalmologist from Austin. "TOA is proud to endorse him in his re-election and thankful for his leadership in passing groundbreaking medical liability reform in Texas, which has brought needed physicians to our state and serves as model legislation for other states to follow. We hope that all physicians will remember Gov. Perry’s contributions to Texas when they vote in November."

TOA is a member organization of more than 800 Texas ophthalmologists and was founded in 1956 to promote the science and art of medical eye care through education and advocacy. TOA is Texas' largest organization of eye physicians and surgeons.

"Texas Ophthalmologists are instrumental in improving Texans' health and quality of life," said Gov. Perry. "I am honored to have the support of the Texas Ophthalmological Association and proud of our successful efforts to crack down on lawsuit abuse and improve quality and affordability of health care in Texas. I will continue working with health care providers across the state to ensure Texas remains the best place in the nation to live, work and raise a family."

The Texas Ophthalmological Association joins the following organizations in their endorsement of Gov. Perry in the general election:

Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas PAC
Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
Automotive Parts and Services Association
Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Pasadena Police Officer’s Union
Sheriff Arvin West, Hudspeth County
Sheriff Clint McDonald, Terrell County
Sheriff Danny Dominguez, Presidio County
Sheriff Eusevio Salinas, Zavala County
Sheriff Rene Fuentes, Starr County
Sheriff Rick McIvor, Jeff Davis County
Sheriff Ronny Dodson, Brewster County
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr., Zapata County
Sheriff Thomas Herrera, Maverick County
Southwest Movers Association
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Texas Association for Interior Design
Texas Association of Business BACPAC
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Texas Beverage Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC
Texas Economic Development Council PAC
Texas Home School Coalition PAC
Texas Locksmiths Association
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association PAC
Texas Optometric Association PAC
Texas Pest Control Association
Texas Pharmacy Business Council
Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Texas Process Servers Association
Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
Texas Retailers Association PAC
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC

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