[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S9404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTINE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, I am pleased to honor a community 
in North Dakota that recently celebrated itsy 125th anniversary. On 
July 26, the residents of Christine gathered to celebrate their 
community's history and founding.
  Christine is a small town located in Richland County in southeastern 
North Dakota between the Red River and Wild Rice River. The post office 
was established November 17, 1884, in the general stored owned by John 
Munger. Settled by Scandinavians, Christine was named for the Swedish 
operatic soprano, Christine Nilsson. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. 
Paul Railroad built a depot at Christine in 1886.
  Today, Christine remains a proud community that has a prosperous 
economy consisting of farming. The Christine community center is a 
valuable asset that provides a place for the citizens to gather. 
Residents of Christine are known for their honesty, strong work ethic, 
and living off the land.
  The community had a wonderful weekend celebration to commemorate its 
125th anniversary. Residents began the celebration with a breakfast 
served by Christine Church at the community center. There was also a 
parade, a carnival, a presentation of Christine's history, and a 
dedication of the community center. The evening ended with a city meal 
and dance with music from the Plow Boys.
  Madam President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Christine, ND, and its residents on their 125th anniversary and in 
wishing them well in the future. By honoring Christine and all the 
other historic towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering frontier 
spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as Christine 
that have helped shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
this community is deserving of our recognition.
  Christine has a proud past and a bright future.

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