[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S7028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               125TH ANNIVERSARY OF GUELPH, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to honor a community 
in North Dakota that recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. On July 
12 and 13, the residents of Guelph gathered to celebrate their 
community's history and founding.
  Guelph is located in Dickey County in southeastern North Dakota. It 
was founded in 1886 as a station for the Great Northern Rail Road. The 
post office was established on March 8, 1887, and its postmaster, Silas 
R. Dales, named the town for his hometown of Guelph, Ontario.
  Although its population is small, Guelph is a popular destination 
because of its proximity to the James River for recreational boating 
and fishing. In addition, there are eight farms in the community that 
have been in the same families for 100 years.
  The celebratory events on July 12 included a performance by the 
Guelph Community Band and Chorus, an all-school reunion, children's 
games, pony rides, a Shine and Show classic car/collectible vehicle 
show, a banquet and a dance. Activities for July 13 included a turkey 
barbeque, children's games and a tractor pull. Also, the anniversary 
committee created memorabilia rooms representing the former Guelph 
school classes, and the town of Guelph. Video presentations of the 
community history and past celebrations were available for viewing 
throughout the weekend.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Guelph, 
ND, and its residents on their 125th anniversary and in wishing them 
well in the future. By honoring Guelph and all other historic small 
towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering frontier spirit alive for 
future generations. Communities such as Guelph have helped shape this 
Nation into what it is today, which is why this community is deserving 
of our recognition.

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