[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF EPIPHANY, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to the 
125th anniversary of the founding of the city of Epiphany, SD. After 
125 years, this progressive community will have a chance to reflect on 
its past and future, and I congratulate the people of Epiphany for all 
that they have accomplished.
  Dating back to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the establishment of 
the Dakota Territory in 1861, and the Homestead Act of 1862, Epiphany 
is located in Hanson County in northeast South Dakota. The town 
witnessed an influx of residents after the arrival of Father William 
Kroeger in 1893, who was known for his medical studies and work to 
build the Church of Epiphany. This grand, historic landmark continues 
to be a beautiful and inspirational symbol of pride to the community 
and its residents.
  Epiphany originally featured several local businesses, including the 
J.P. Zeihen General Store, a blacksmith, saloon, barbershop, and cream 
station. Today, the town claims the Coonhunter Inn, the Village Hair 
Design, J & H Construction, and Denis & Evie Wingen's Appliance Shop.
  Epiphany commemorated its anniversary with a celebration on the 
weekend of August 1-3. Even 125 years after its founding, Epiphany 
continues to be a vibrant community. I am proud to honor the 
accomplishments of the people of Epiphany, and congratulate them on 
this impressive achievement.

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