[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 87 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF McVILLE, 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 7-9, the residents of McVille will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  McVille is a small but welcoming community located in the 
northeastern part of North Dakota. In 1906, McVille, like many rural 
towns, relocated to a new townsite along the Great Northern Railroad. 
McVille has a rich history. It is one of the oldest settled areas in 
North Dakota outside of the Red River Valley. The name McVille was 
coined from the many families in the region whose surname began with 
``Mc.''
  Today, McVille is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. McVille Dam 
offers great opportunities for sports fishermen, and is stocked with 
walleye, northern trout, large mouth bass, blue gills, and perch. 
McVille also hosts ``McVille Days,'' an annual three-day community 
celebration that offers residents and visitors many fun and exciting 
activities to participate in.
  McVille is a close-knit community that fosters unity and cooperation 
among its residents. The citizens of McVille have many exciting events 
planned to celebrate their centennial, including a dance, art show, 
basketball tournament, pig race, canoe race, car show, golf tournament, 
and parade.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating McVille, 
ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring McVille 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 
McVille that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  McVille has a proud past and a bright future.

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