[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 89 (Wednesday, June 29, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S7610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              100TH ANNIVERSARY OF STREETER, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On July 1-3, the residents of Streeter will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Streeter is a vibrant community in south central North Dakota. 
Streeter holds an important place in North Dakota's history. Streeter 
was founded in the spring of 1905 when Mr. and Mrs. Alex Anderson's 
homestead was plotted and sold. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson had two 
daughters, Frances and Florence, whose names marked the first streets 
in the town. The town was named after the editor and newspaper writer 
of Emmons County, D.R. Streeter. The school opened in the fall of 1906, 
and the first council meeting was held on June 22, 1916. By special 
election in 1950, Streeter became a city, and Oscar Seher was elected 
mayor.
  The residents of Streeter are enthusiastic about their community and 
the quality of life it offers. Today, Streeter has a bank, three 
churches, a farmer's co-op elevator, fire department, and post office. 
A more recent addition is the Streeter Community Cafe, which not only 
serves home cooking, but offers space for community events.
  Planning for the centennial has been underway for the last several 
years. It is clear from the list of weekend events, which include a 
dance, parade, games, craft show, auction, and much more, that everyone 
takes great pride in their community and heritage.
  I ask the United States Senate to join me in congratulating Streeter, 
ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring Streeter 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 
Streeter that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Streeter has a proud past and a bright future.

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