[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5223-S5224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BUTTE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On June 23 to 25, the residents of Butte will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Butte holds an important place in North Dakota's history. When it was 
founded in 1906, this Soo Line Railroad townsite was named Dogden. 
About 20 years later, the name was changed to Butte. Both names come 
from the nearby landmark, Dogden Butte, which was discovered by the 
explorer David Thompson in 1797.
  Butte is located within minutes of excellent game and waterfowl 
hunting. Nearby Cottonwood Lake is a great fishing site for northern 
pike. Butte is home to several businesses including Butte Manufacturing 
and the Northern Tier Federal Credit Union, to name a few. The 
community has a wonderful centennial planned that includes a street 
dance, pitchfork fondue, parade, picnic, and much more.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join in me congratulating Butte, 
ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring Butte 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 Butte that 
have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
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fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Butte has a proud past and a bright future.

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