[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 92 (Friday, June 18, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5151-S5152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       NEW LEIPZIG, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today, I am pleased to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. 
From July 1-4, the residents of New Leipzig, ND, will gather to 
celebrate their community's founding.
  In May 1910, a town site was platted by the Milwaukee Land Company of 
Chicago. The German-Russian residents of nearby Leipzig, wanting a 
location closer to the railroad, relocated to what was soon named New 
Leipzig. New Leipzig underwent a brief name change in 1912, but after 
input from residents, the town was once again called New Leipzig.
  Hertz Brothers Hardware is believed to be the oldest company still 
doing business in Grant County. Originally located in Leipzig as the 
Farmers Commerce Company, the company quickly moved to New Leipzig and 
became known as Hertz Brothers Hardware in 1912. Today, the business is 
under its third generation of management. Roehl Trucking is also a 
third-generation business, and Stelter Repair is under its fourth 
generation of management. Main Street today is almost entirely 
populated by farm-related service businesses. Businesses currently 
servicing the area include Tietz Hardware, Larry's Service Center, 
Stern Motors, Randy's Sales & Service, Stelter Repair, Roehl Transfer 
Inc., Schock Real Estate, B & L Lounge, Star Grocery, Hertz Brother's 
Inc., the United States Postal Service, New Leipzig Grain, and Dakota 
Community Bank.
  New Leipzig, like so many other rural communities, strives to be a 
true home for its people and to provide a solid upbringing and quality 
education for its children.
  In honor of the city's 100th anniversary, community leaders have 
organized class gatherings, a bonfire, a parade, a dance, and an ice 
cream social, among many other fun and exciting events.
  I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. Senate join me in congratulating 
New Leipzig, ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in 
wishing them well in the future. By honoring New Leipzig and all other 
historic small towns of North Dakota, we keep the great pioneering 
frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as New 
Leipzig that have helped shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  New Leipzig has a proud past and a bright future.

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