How can I set the selected option for a select object (dropdown list) based on the value in the database table?

This is how I'm populating my input boxes.

<input name="Fax" size="30" value="<%= trim(rs("tpFax")) %>">

How can I do that for a select object?

This is how I'm populating the select object.
<SELECT id=select1 name="Role_T2" size="1">
style="HEIGHT: 22px; WIDTH: 281px">
<OPTION value="1">Technical
<option value="2">Project Manager
</option></SELECT>

Thanks.