[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 69 (Wednesday, May 18, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3102-S3103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          MAKOTI, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On July 8-10, the residents of Makoti will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  The vibrant community of Makoti is a Soo Line Railroad townsite. On 
July 12, 1911, the village of Makoti was platted, and lots at the 
townsite were sold. Approximately 200 people attended the sale. The 
name of the town was coined by the townsite promoter, Edward Kamrud, 
from maakoti, a Mandan Indian word meaning largest of the earthen 
lodges. Edward learned of this word from James Holding Eagle, who was 
building a replica Mandan-type earthen lodge on the grounds of the 
State capitol in Bismarck.
  Today, the economy of Makoti is largely based on agriculture. There 
are also eight businesses within the city, three churches, and the 
Lewis and Clark Makoti High School. Each fall, the town comes together 
and celebrates the Makoti Threshing Show, which is the largest 
threshing exhibition in North Dakota. Other recreational opportunities 
including a city park, swimming pool, baseball diamonds, and nearby 
lakes with great fishing and hunting.
  The citizens of Makoti are proud of all of their accomplishments over 
the past 100 years and have planned a celebration that will include a 
golf tournament, 5K walk, arts and craft show, children's activities, a 
car show, a parade, and fireworks.
  I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating Makoti, ND, and 
its residents on the first 100 years and in wishing them well through 
the next century. By honoring Makoti and all the other historic small 
towns of North Dakota, we keep the great pioneering frontier spirit 
alive for future generations. It is places such as Makoti that

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have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Makoti has a proud past and a bright future.

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