[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 108 (Monday, July 9, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S8792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUNSEITH, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I recognize a community in 
North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th anniversary. On July 13 
to 15, the residents of Dunseith will gather to celebrate their 
community's history and founding.
  Dunseith is a historic community located in north central North 
Dakota, only 14 miles away from the Canadian border. Founded by Giles 
Gilbert in 1882, Dunseith was settled by European immigrants and 
members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. In its early years, 
people were drawn to Dunseith because of the amount of land in the area 
made available under the Homestead Act.
  Just a short distance from Dunseith is the International Peace 
Garden. Founded in 1932, this 2,339-acre garden along the northern 
border symbolizes the peace, cooperation, and friendship between the 
United States and Canada. It is a treasure of more than 150,000 
flowers, fountains, a sunken garden, and other notable structures that 
promote the garden's message of peace.
  Dunseith really is, as the residents say, an area undiscovered by the 
rest of the country. With the beautiful Turtle Mountains just nearby, 
residents like to spend time hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, and 
participating in various other outdoor activities.
  Today, Dunseith has much to celebrate. Its quasquicentennial 
celebration is occurring at the same time as the International Peace 
Garden's 75th anniversary, and it is bound to be a weekend worth taking 
in. With 450 registered participants already, the guests will enjoy an 
all-school reunion, parade, art show, all faith service, demolition 
derby, and much more.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Dunseith, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing 
them well in the future. By honoring Dunseith 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 
Dunseith that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Dunseith has a proud past and a bright future.

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