[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 20, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALMONT, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On July 1 to 4, and again on Labor Day, the residents of 
Almont will gather to celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Almont is a vibrant community in south-central North Dakota. The town 
was founded in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad established a 
station in the town. Major real estate settlement began in the area 
with the help of Eber W. Hyde, a settler from South Dakota who was 
seeking to establish a lumber yard in the area. The name of the town, 
Almont, came from a nearby landmark, Altamont Moraine, which translated 
from French as moraine, high hill.
  In order to preserve the history of the city, Almont has a historical 
society and a museum. Along with holding the rich history of Almont, 
the museum is the location for the town's yearly celebration that takes 
place during the weekend of Labor Day. The town also hosts an annual 
``Lutefisk a Lefsa'' dinner that many claim to be the best around.
  The citizens of Almont are proud of all of their accomplishments over 
the past 100 years and have planned a celebration that will include 
street dances, city and school tours, water slides, local 
entertainment, children's activities, a paint ball war, a car show, and 
a parade.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Almont, 
ND and its residents on the first 100 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring Almont 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 Almont that 
have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Almont has a proud past and a bright future.

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