[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 87 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF LARIMORE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On July 13-16, the residents of Larimore will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Founded in 1881 by Anthony Clark and named for Newell Green Larimore, 
Larimore is located just north of Grand Forks. Many of Clark's 
descendents still live in Larimore and are part of the tight knit 
community. Larimore's post office was established on October 31, 1881, 
with Lyman P. Goodhume as its postmaster.
  Today, Larimore continues to thrive with a bustling downtown area 
that has a grocery store, a flower shop, and an appliance store. During 
the summer, citizens of Larimore head out to the Larimore Dam for 
swimming, boating, camping, and fishing. In the winter, the Men's Club 
of Larimore and the American Legion hold an annual ice fishing derby.
  An annual highlight is the celebration of Larimore Days. Each year 
Larimore holds festivities that are meant to bring the community, 
family, and friends together. Larimore celebrates with parades, school 
reunions, and family events. This year, the 125th anniversary of the 
town will be held in conjunction with the Larimore Days celebrations.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Larimore, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing 
them well through the next century. By honoring Larimore 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 Larimore that have helped to shape this country into what it is 
today, which is why this fine community is deserving of our 
recognition.
  Larimore has a proud past and a bright future.

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