Dock doesn't realign when using an external monitor (an HDTV in this case)

After upgrading to Snow Leopard, I've run into a new problem.
I hook my MacBook Pro 2.2 up to a 32" Vizio HDTV often. I keep the MBP in sleep mode until I plug my DVI->HDMI cable into it. I wake it with my Logitech M555b bluetooth mouse. Normally everything kicked in fine, under Leopard. Now, under Snow Leopard, my dock does not line up right. I have it positioned to the left side, and when first displayed on the TV, the bottom portion of it is not shown. I have to move the dock to the right or bottom for it to completely re-appear, then I can move it back to the left, where I prefer it.
Here's a screen shot to show what I'm talking about: http://www.twitpic.com/fzmjg

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