[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S6936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLUNT, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Blunt, SD. Founded 
in 1884, the town of Blunt will celebrate its 125th anniversary this 
year.
  Located in the plains region of Hughes County, Blunt possesses the 
strong sense of community that makes South Dakota an outstanding place 
to live and work. Named after railroad engineer John E. Blunt, the town 
began as a railroad town, benefiting from the rapidly westward-
expanding Chicago Northwestern Railroad. A shipping and transportation 
hotspot, Blunt became the home of numerous pioneers and homesteaders in 
the late 1800s who relocated to the Dakota Territory. Throughout its 
rich history, Blunt has continued to be a strong reflection of South 
Dakota's greatest values and traditions. The city of Blunt has much to 
be proud of and I am confident that Blunt's success will continue well 
into the future.
  The town of Blunt will commemorate the 125th anniversary of its 
founding with celebrations held on June 27 through June 28. I would 
like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Blunt on this 
milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years 
to come.

                          ____________________