[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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