[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MR. STEVE HELLER, TEACHER AT ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Steve Heller, a 
teacher at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, who has been recognized by a 
Presidential Scholar student or his great skill, knowledge, and 
dedication in the classroom. It is my pleasure to be able to 
congratulate Steve on this commendation.
  As a shining example within an extremely able and talented staff of 
teachers, Mr. Heller, achievement reflects the extraordinarily high 
quality of education available at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. The 
school's stunning record includes four Blue Ribbon Awards for 
Excellence in Education and several other prizes. It has been ranked by 
Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 100 high 
schools in America. As an integral part of Lincolnshire, Illinois, the 
perpetuation of its high standards through the efforts of such 
outstanding teachers as Mr. Heller is of great benefit to students, 
parents and the wider community.
  Mr. Heller's efforts have recently been highlighted by a nomination 
from a student on the Presidential Scholars program. This scheme, which 
started in 1964, sees two students from each state, and an additional 
40 at large, selected every year by the U.S. Department of Education 
for their academic excellence along with exemplary work in community 
service and the arts.
  Each of these star students has, since 1983, been asked to nominate 
one teacher that they felt was the most challenging and motivational in 
their academic careers. Mr. Heller was chosen this year for the 
commendation by his student and Presidential Scholar recipient Michele 
Trickey.
  It is my privilege and pleasure to recognize Steve Heller, whose 
extraordinary efforts in education make him a beacon to his profession. 
I call on the House to join me in congratulating him and Michele on 
their achievements.

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