[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO LES MERGELMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor a great individual who has helped revitalize and strengthen his 
community's way of life. Les Mergelman is an example of success derived 
from hard work and determination. And it is a great honor to praise his 
efforts and contributions.
  Les is retiring after thirteen proud years of service as the 
President of the Olathe State Bank. During his tenure, the bank 
prospered and thrived, becoming an instrumental piece of the Olathe 
financial community. Les helped regenerate lost revenue, and was 
instrumental in engineering the grand opening of the bank's main office 
in Olathe. However, Les is not one to bask in personal achievement, as 
he takes pride in the teamwork of his staff. He fervently believes in 
never giving up and keeping his head high regardless of the situation. 
Les's wisdom and leadership cannot, by any means, be duplicated, and 
each member of Les's office undoubtedly cherishes the countless 
contributions Les has made to the `team.'
  Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to applaud the efforts of Les 
Mergelman before this body of Congress and this nation. The State of 
Colorado will always be grateful for his constant support of Olathe 
sweet corn and the culture of Colorado. We wish him the best with all 
the future endeavors that he undertakes. I fervently believe that he 
will continue to be a beacon to the Olathe community for years to come.

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