[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S4516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PARKSTON, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I recognize Parkston, SD. 
This year the town of Parkston will commemorate the 125th anniversary 
of its founding.
  Located in Hutchinson County, Parkston was originally known as Dakota 
City and was located southeast of what is now Parkston. When the 
railroad was built, it did not run through Dakota City as expected. So 
the residents of Dakota City moved their buildings with teams of horses 
to where Parkston is currently located. Today Parkston is a growing 
community with many local shops and excellent health care and 
educations facilitates. It is also home to the Parkston Classic, a high 
school basketball tradition.
  Parkston has been a successful and thriving community for the past 
125 years, and I am confident that it will continue to serve as an 
example of South Dakota values and traditions. I would like to extend 
my congratulations to the citizens of Parkston on this landmark date 
and wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

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