[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7813-S7814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCKLAKE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a community 
in North Dakota that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On July 8-
10, the residents of Rocklake, ND, will celebrate their community's 
history and founding.

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  Rocklake is a small town in the north central part of North Dakota 
with a population of 178. Despite its small size, Rocklake holds an 
important place in North Dakota's history. The building of the railroad 
from the community of Starkweather to the northwest led to the founding 
of Rocklake in 1905. At that time, Joseph Kelly purchased 80 acres of 
land from E.E. Brooks for the town site. The village was founded on the 
narrow fresh-water shores of the Rock Lake, for which the town was 
named. Rocklake was incorporated as a village on April 18, 1906.
  Over the last 100 years, Rocklake has remained a strong agricultural 
community with many second or third generation farmers. The citizens of 
Rocklake are very proud of their town and continue to support the local 
school, elevator, cafe, and churches, along with the many other 
businesses.
  I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Rocklake, ND, and its 
residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well through the 
next century. By honoring Rocklake and all the other historic small 
towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering frontier spirit alive for 
future generations. It is places such as Rocklake that have helped to 
shape this country into what it is today, which is why it is deserving 
of our recognition.
  Rocklake has a proud past and a bright future.

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