[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1065-E1066]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO LESTER OLINGER

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 1996

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Lester

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Olinger, a highly esteemed teacher who has taught U.S. history at 
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School for more than 35 years. As he retires 
this year, he leaves behind generations of students who would never 
have had such an exceptional appreciation and understanding of American 
history were it not for Lester Olinger.
  At Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, his teaching style was 
legendary. Students knew that they would not leave his classroom 
without enhancing their knowledge of the history of their country. As a 
result, Mr. Olinger's students were known to have some of the highest 
test results in the Nation. He also taught advanced placement classes 
on U.S. history and American government.
  As well as being an exceptional teacher, Lester Olinger gave time to 
a variety of clubs. A sponsor of both the frisbee and the ski teams, he 
could always be depended upon to cheer Bethesda-Chevy Chase's athletes 
to success.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to salute a phenomenal 
teacher, Lester Olinger.

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