[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S4101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMESTOWN, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to honor a community 
in North Dakota that is celebrating its 125th anniversary. From June 28 
to July 6, the residents of Jamestown will come together to celebrate 
their community and its historic founding.
  Founded in 1883 on the intersection of the Pipestem and James Rivers, 
Jamestown was named by GEN Thomas La Fayette Rosser whose hometown was 
Jamestown, VA, which was also located on a James River. In 1883 and 
again in 1932, the city of Jamestown made an attempt, though 
unsuccessful, to become the capital of the State. Jamestown is known as 
the ``Pride of the Prairie''--and it has much to be proud of.
  The city's dedication to promoting both conservation and tourism 
resulted in the construction of the World's Largest Buffalo. This 
massive 60-ton monument, which began as an art project of students from 
Jamestown College, draws visitors from all over the country. The 
buffalo is the center of the Frontier Village, a gathering of genuine 
Frontier-era buildings and the National Buffalo Museum--all of these 
together attracting over 100,000 visitors a year.
  Adding to Jamestown's celebrity is the presence of two of only a few 
albino bison in North America. The first, known as White Cloud, gave 
birth to an albino calf this last year, bringing another albino bison 
to the herd tended by the National Buffalo Museum. The rarity of this 
occurring is immense and has added to interest in the city.
  Jamestown has also helped shape the direction of North Dakota. And, 
for many, as the city that brought us Louis L'Amour and Peggy Lee, 
Jamestown has helped shape a generation. Coming into its 125th year, I 
am certain that Jamestown will continue in its role to provide 
leadership to many of our communities for years to come.
  Jamestown will be commemorating this special occasion with over a 
week of fireworks, car shows, races, banquets, socials, air shows, golf 
tournaments, school reunions, presentations, and parades.
  Mr. President, I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating 
Jamestown, ND, and its residents on their 125th anniversary and in 
wishing them well for the future. By honoring Jamestown we keep the 
pioneering, frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places 
such as Jamestown that have helped to shape this country into what it 
is today, which is why this fine community is deserving of our 
recognition.
  Jamestown has a proud past and a very bright future.

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