[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CENTENNIAL OF THE FOUNDING OF STRATFORD, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to the 
centennial of the founding of the city of Stratford, SD. A latecomer in 
inclusion into Brown County, Stratford sprung up rapidly in just weeks.
  Stratford was founded 100 years ago on the Minneapolis and St. Louis 
railways. Stratford was a convenient commuter system to many of its 
neighboring cities at the time. In just 5 years, Stratford reached its 
peak population of 600.
  Stratford is one of South Dakota's classic small towns. It has been 
the home of industry and farm-related businesses, and its meat market 
is known for its homemade sausages, hams, and liverwurst. The Taylor 
Honey Company, which processes about a million pounds of honey 
annually, was established in 1955 and is still a booming business. The 
community created Stratford's volunteer fire protection in 1911, and 
the post office and Badger Hole, a cafe and bar, are open to this day.
  A hundred years after its founding, Stratford continues to be a vital 
community and a great asset to South Dakota. I am proud to honor the 
achievements of Stratford on this memorable occasion.

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