[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 76 (Wednesday, June 14, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEA, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize the city of Tea, 
which is celebrating its centennial this year.
  The community of Tea began as a small German agricultural village 
originally named Byron. However, when a railroad was built between 
Sioux Falls and Yankton, a stop was added in the community and the 
residents decided to establish a local post office. The Postal Service 
advised the residents that the name ``Byron'' was already taken by 
several other locations and suggested that they come up with a new town 
name. At a town meeting, the residents had listed several possibilities 
when they decided to take a tea break. The name ``Tea'' was offered and 
eventually selected as the town's name. Now, 100 years later, the 
community of Tea continues to be a place where residents make everyone 
feel welcome.
  It gives me great pleasure to rise with the citizens of Tea in 
celebrating their centennial anniversary and wish them continued 
success in the years to come.

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