[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 87 (Thursday, June 11, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S6539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               125TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEBANON, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I recognize the community of 
Lebanon, SD, on reaching the 125th anniversary of its founding. This 
historic anniversary gives the community the chance to reflect on their 
strong history as well as their optimistic future.
  Lebanon was founded by farmers in 1883. Small businesses quickly 
sprung up in the town and continued to grow for 50 years. In 1926, they 
built an outdoor swimming pool, which is the oldest of its type today. 
Lebanon was given two cedar trees by the government of the Country of 
Lebanon, one of which still lives today.
  To celebrate the town's achievement, there will be a weekend of 
festivities from June 20-21, 2009, with a parade, tractor pull, and 
various entertainers. While the population of Lebanon has declined, the 
spirit of the town maintains their strong work ethic and united spirit. 
Small towns like Lebanon are the backbone of South Dakota, and the 
people of this community make me proud to represent them.

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