[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         COGSWELL, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I am pleased to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that is celebrating its 125th anniversary. 
From June 24 to 26, the residents of Cogswell, ND, will gather to 
celebrate their community's founding.
  Cogswell townsite was founded at the junction of the Soo Line 
Railroad and the Milwaukee Road Railroad. Some believe it was named for 
a Soo Line Railroad official, while others say it was named for MAJ 
Thomas Cogswell, a Revolutionary War hero.
  Located in Sargent County, the citizens of Cogswell are proud to 
mention the many reasons their community is so strong. The city offers 
genuine smalltown living with a post office, bar and grill, repair 
stores, and construction companies. The people of Cogswell are known 
for their exceptional work ethic and caring attitude toward others, 
making it a great place to live and raise a family.
  In honor of the city's 125th anniversary, community leaders have 
organized an all-school reunion, school reunion supper, street dances, 
a parade, 5K run/walk, games, classic car show, quilt show, talent 
show, and other celebratory events.
  I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. Senate join me in congratulating 
Cogswell, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing 
them well in the future. By honoring Cogswell 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 Cogswell that 
have helped shape this country into what it is today, which is why this 
fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Cogswell has a proud past and a bright future.

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