[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 34 (Monday, March 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E485-E486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DICK LANGE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 17, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to Dick 
Lange as he retires from the Macomb Intermediate School District. His 
friends and colleagues will host a party in his honor at Partridge 
Creek Golf Course.
  Education has always been central in Dick's life. His hard work in 
school was rewarded when he was honored with a 4-year Ford scholarship 
to the University of Michigan. While at U. of M., Dick was extremely 
active in intramural sports. His experience and success as a student 
gave him the insight he would later need as a teacher, administrator, 
and educational leader.

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  After college graduation, Dick taught high school social studies at 
Lakeview High School. His dedication to his students was not limited to 
the classroom. As a football coach, he was able to give to his students 
the same satisfaction in sports that he enjoyed as a student. As a 
teacher and coach, Dick was able to capture the energy and minds of the 
students he taught.
  Not only was Dick an inspiration to students, but also to teachers. 
In 1972, he began representing teachers with the Michigan Education 
Association. His dedication to improving education prompted him to 
cofound Local 1, the first collective bargaining unit in Macomb County. 
Dick was instrumental in bringing together 16 school districts into 1 
united group.
  In 1982, Dick returned to Lakeview Public Schools as the assistant 
superintendent of curriculum and personnel where he turned his talents 
to review texts books and curriculum. For the past 11 years, Dick has 
been the director of consultant services of the Macomb Intermediate 
School District. His vision to provide quality education for our youth 
has made him successful in training teachers. He has used his 
leadership skills to guide teachers to inspire and teach the next 
generation.
  I have known Dick for over 20 years and have witnessed the caring 
attitude that Dick has toward both teachers and students. His simple 
goal of providing a quality education for our youth has inspired not 
only teacher and students, but parents and the community. Throughout 
the years, Dick has been a dedicated volunteer in Macomb County as well 
as defending and improving public schools.
  On behalf of myself and those who have had the opportunity to work 
with Dick, I would like to wish him well and thank him for his numerous 
contributions to our community.

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