Floor Statements

Mr. President, today I recognize Bruce, SD. The town of Bruce will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations July 24-27, 2008.

Located in Brookings County, Bruce was founded in 1883 and was named after statesman B.K. Bruce, who was the first African American to serve a full term in the United States Senate. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Bruce has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Bruce on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Centerville, SD. The town of Centerville will commemorate the 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations July 3-6, 2008.

Located in Turner County, Centerville was founded in 1883. It earned its name because of its location halfway between Yankton and Sioux Falls, and midway between Parker and Vermillion.

Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Centerville has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Centerville on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Corona, SD. The town of Corona commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 20-22, 2008.

Located in Roberts County, Corona was founded in 1883. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Corona has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Corona on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Onida, SD. The town of Onida will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations August 7-10, 2008.

Located in Sully County, Onida was founded in 1883 and was named after Oneida, New York, with the intentional misspelling. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Onida has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Onida on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Pierre, SD. The town of Pierre commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 18-22, 2008.

Located in Hughes County, Pierre was founded in 1883 and was named after Fort Pierre and Pierre Choteau Jr. of the American Fur Company. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Pierre has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Pierre on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Epiphany, SD. The town of Epiphany will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations August 1-3, 2008.

Located in Hanson County, Epiphany was founded in 1883. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Epiphany has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Epiphany on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Ethan, SD. The town of Ethan commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 13-15, 2008.

Located in Davison County, Ethan was founded in 1883 and was named after Revolutionary War patriot Ethan Allen. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Ethan has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Ethan on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Gettysburg, SD. The town of Gettysburg will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 27-29, 2008.

Located in Potter County, Gettysburg was founded in 1883, and was named after the Civil War battle site, Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Gettysburg has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota traditions and values.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Gettysburg on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Hot Springs, SD. The town of Hot Springs commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 27-29, 2008.

Located in Fall River County, Hot Springs was founded in 1883. Originally called ``Minnekahta'' which means ``warm waters'', the town's name was changed to Hot Springs in 1886.

Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Hot Springs has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Hot Springs on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Hurley, SD. The town of Hurley will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations July 25-27, 2008.

Located in Turner County, Hurley was founded in 1883 and still contains the Arthur Nelson Museum as the town's historical focal point. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Hurley has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Hurley on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Ipswich, SD. The town of Ipswich commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 13-15, 2008.

Located in Edmunds County, Ipswich was founded in 1883 and was named after a city of the same name in Britain. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Ipswich has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Ipswich on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize New Underwood, SD. The town of New Underwood will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations August 30-September 1, 2008.

Located in Pennington County, New Underwood was founded in 1883. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of New Underwood has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of New Underwood on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Mina, SD. The town of Mina commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations on July 3, 2008.

Located in Edmunds County, Mina was founded in 1883. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Mina has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Mina on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Roscoe, SD. The town of Roscoe will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations July 4-6, 2008.

Located in Edmunds County, Roscoe was founded in 1883 and was named after Roscoe Conkling, who served as Senator of New York from 1867 to 1881. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Roscoe has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Roscoe on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

Mr. President, today I recognize Tulare, South Dakota. The town of Tulare commemorated its 125th anniversary of its founding with celebrations June 20-22, 2008.

Located in Spink County, Tulare was founded in 1883. Since its beginning 125 years ago, the community of Tulare has continued to serve as a strong example of South Dakota values and traditions.

I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Tulare on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.