[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 113 (Thursday, July 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1435]
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                      IN HONOR OF GERALD W. OLSON

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 1995
  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that 
I rise to honor Gerald W. Olson, a distinguished policy officer from 
Lawrence Park, who is retiring tomorrow, July 14, 1995, after 28 years 
of outstanding service to his community. Mr. Olson began his career as 
a part time police officer at the age of 27. In addition to serving on 
the Lawrence Park police force, he also protected his community as a 
volunteer fireman. While working to make our streets safer, Gerald is 
also heavily involved in Little League and American Legion Baseball.
  A hero can be defined in many different ways. A soldier who is 
courageous in the face of death on a battlefield, a person who gives 
selflessly for the benefit of the whole or someone who makes a positive 
difference in the lives of others. Perhaps the most heroic act is to 
live your life in a honorable way. Gerald Olson has served his 
community in many facets and has shown that you can have an impact on 
the world even if you do so quietly, without the fanfare. He has been a 
role model to the children of his community and an example to us all.


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