[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4516-S4517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          VIBORG, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I recognize Viborg, SD. This 
year the town of Viborg will commemorate the 125th anniversary of its 
founding.
  Located in Turner County, Viborg was originally known as Daneville. 
It was named Daneville because it was a booming settlement of Danish 
immigrants. When the railroad was built, it did not run through 
Daneville but, rather, was located a half mile from the village. 
Residents relocated to the current location of Viborg, which was

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named for an ancient city in Denmark. Today, Viborg is a growing 
community and is well known for its annual Danish Days celebration, 
which celebrates the strong cultural heritage in Viborg.
  Viborg 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 offer my 
congratulations to the citizens of Viborg on this landmark date and 
wish them continued prosperity in the years to come.

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