[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 82 (Monday, June 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6814-S6815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GARRISON, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On June 30-July 3, the residents of Garrison will gather 
to celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Garrison is a vibrant community in west-central North Dakota, along 
the edge of beautiful Lake Sakakawea. Garrison holds an important place 
in North Dakota's history. Founded by two brothers, Cecil and Theodore 
Taylor in 1903, Garrison, like most small

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towns in North Dakota, got its start when the railroad stretched 
throughout the State. The post office was established in June 17, 1903, 
and Garrison was organized into a city on March 20, 1916. In its early 
years, Garrison was known as a town ``bustin' at the seams'' with gun 
carrying rascals.
  Today, Garrison is a magnet for sports fisherman who venture to tap 
into the abundance of walleye prevalent in Lake Sakakawea. Garrison is 
the host for the North Dakota's Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament that 
attracts hundreds of serious sports enthusiasts from across the 
country.
  For those who call Garrison home, it is a comfortable place to live, 
work, and play. It is certainly true, as its residents say, that it is 
``a town worth knowing from the start.'' The people of Garrison are 
enthusiastic about their community and the quality of life it offers. 
The community has a wonderful centennial weekend planned that includes 
an all school reunion, parade, pitch fork fondue, street dance, 
fireworks, games, and much more.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Garrison, ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing 
them well through the next century. By honoring Garrison and all the 
other historic small towns of North Dakota, we keep the great 
pioneering frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places 
such as Garrison that have helped to shape this country into what it is 
today, which is why this fine community is deserving of our 
recognition.
  Garrison has a proud past and a bright future.

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