[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 11, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
THE 50TH SITTING BULL STAMPEDE
Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, last week marked the 50th Annual Sitting
Bull Stampede in Mobridge, SD. People from across the State and Nation
joined together in celebrating a long-standing tradition which first
began in 1946. The stampede has a long and colorful history, and it
serves to remind people of South Dakota's proud heritage.
It is appropriate that the Sitting Bull Stampede is named after the
famed Sioux leader. The multicultural diversity of the event recognizes
the contributions of both native Americans and non-native Americans to
South Dakota in the last century. As my colleagues know, Sitting Bull
was a famous leader and medicine man of the Lakota people. This native
American hero was born in the Mobridge area and lived there for much of
his life. His remains are buried on a nearby bluff overlooking the
Missouri River.
The Sitting Bull Stampede began as a small rodeo organized by a group
of cowboys. As the rodeo became more successful, the stampede began to
take on a cultural focus. Last week's celebration was one of the
biggest thus far, complete with parades, rodeos, a carnival, and many
other festivities. More than 400 contestants competed in this year's
rodeo. Miss Rodeo America, Jennifer Douglas, was on hand to assist in
the crowning of this year's stampede queen, Anne Lopez of Keldron.
Mr. President, I am very proud of the accomplishments of the people
of the Mobridge area in planning such a tremendous event. The Sitting
Bull Stampede brings two cultures of our State together. It reminds us
not to forget our past as we progress into the future. I extend my best
wishes to the citizens of Mobridge and all who participated in this
year's events.
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