[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 70 (Tuesday, June 6, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ENGLEVALE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On June 23, the residents of Englevale will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  The town of Englevale was founded in 1881 as Marshall, ND, but 
changed its name to Englevale in 1883. The town was named for Mathias 
Engle, an avid promoter of the township from New York. Although the 
town was hit by major fires in the 1930s, Englevale has remained a 
wonderful community.
  Englevale is a small but vibrant town. Most of the farmers in the 
area grow corn, dry beans and wheat. The Good Shepard Lutheran Church 
has remained an important anchor in the town for decades.
  To celebrate their 125th anniversary, the people of Englevale have 
planned a number of events, including a tractor pull, rodeo, parade, 
and an all-town potluck.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Englevale, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in 
wishing them well through the next century. By honoring Englevale 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 Englevale that have helped to shape this country into what it 
is today, which is why this fine community is deserving of our 
recognition.
  Englevale has a proud past and a bright future.

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