[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF HOWARD, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 125th 
anniversary of the founding of Howard, SD. Howard is a progressive 
community, offering many opportunities to a variety of people, and is 
also the county seat of Miner County.
  The city of Howard is the first municipality to own and operate their 
own wind turbines to supply electricity to the entire city. In recent 
years, it has become a regional economic development leader through 
efforts such as the Miner County Community Revitalization and the new 
Rural Learning Center. These are examples of the innovative and 
progressive ideas abounding in Howard. Though agriculture is the 
primary driver of Howard's economy, the community has found many ways 
to diversify. In particular, Howard has developed an excellent local 
technology infrastructure, helping to attract new businesses. The 
community is served by the Miner County Pioneer newspaper.
  In addition to this healthy business climate, Howard boasts some of 
the world's best hunting and fishing. In the third week in October, 
sportsmen come from around the globe to hunt pheasant in this hotspot. 
Howard is also near Lake Thompson, the largest natural lake in South 
Dakota, and home to excellent walleye fishing.
  Howard is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a variety of events. 
The festivities start with an all-school reunion, including students, 
alumni, and faculty at Howard or St. Agatha schools. Other events 
include a road race, parade, children's games, baseball, music, and 
fireworks. The events will be held on July 1st through the 4th.
  Even 125 years after its founding, Howard remains a vital community 
and a great asset to the wonderful State of South Dakota. I am pleased 
to honor this lively city on such a memorable occasion, and offer my 
congratulations on this historic milestone. 

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