[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 88 (Monday, June 20, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          BRYANT, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. President, today I wish to 
recognize the community of Bryant, SD, on reaching the 125th 
anniversary of its founding. Bryant is a community-oriented town 
located in Hamlin County and will be celebrating its quasquicentennial 
the weekend of June 24 to 26.
  Founded in 1887 upon the completion of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and 
St. Paul railroads, the small town embraced its origins and was named 
after the local railroad official. Bryant prides itself on its fire 
preparedness and is home to a dedicated volunteer fire department.
  The importance of community to the town is evident in the presence of 
their well-maintained auditorium and parks which host town gatherings, 
baseball games, dances, craft fairs, and suppers. Bryant will celebrate 
this milestone with many activities including a car and tractor show, a 
parade, and even fireman's games.
  South Dakota is built on the values and spirit of small communities 
like Bryant. It is because of our small tight-knit communities that 
many choose to call South Dakota home. I congratulate the citizens of 
Bryant on their accomplishments over the last 125 years and look 
forward to seeing their future endeavors.

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