[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 45 (Monday, April 24, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S3417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PARKER, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the town 
of Parker, SD. Parker was recently named the 2006 Small Community of 
the Year in my home State.
  Each town and city in South Dakota may submit an application to be 
considered for this prestigious honor by our Governor and the Office of 
Economic Development. The citizens of Parker have seen rapid economic 
growth in their community, with over 10 businesses opening their doors 
in 2005. Clearly, the efforts of the Parker Development Corporation 
have been successful for both the past and present growth of the town. 
Small businesses are the backbone of the great State of South Dakota, 
and I commend the citizens of Parker for their contributions to their 
community and the State.
  It gives me great pleasure to rise in congratulating the town of 
Parker for being recognized as South Dakota's 2006 Small Community of 
the Year.

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