[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 13, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S4554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRENT, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. President, today, I wish to 
pay tribute to the 125th anniversary of the founding of Trent, SD. 
Located along the historic Milwaukee Railroad line, Trent is a humble 
community in Moody County. On July 22 to 24, 2011, the citizens of 
Trent will celebrate their town's proud past and look forward to its 
promising future.
  At the time of its founding in 1886, Trent was often referred to as 
Brookfield. The railroad requested that the town of Brookfield 
officially change its name to Trent in order to avoid confusion with a 
town of the same name on the line. In 1903, Trent was moved to higher 
ground east of the railroad tracks due to continual flooding. Today, 
Trent is home to a community pool, known as the ``Swimming Hole,'' and 
numerous shops, restaurants, and other local businesses.
  Trent will be commemorating 125 years of rich history with a 
community potluck, dance, and free swimming on Sunday. The community 
will celebrate with many activities including a fishing derby, parade, 
pork loin feed, horseshoes, mud volleyball, and even cardboard and duct 
tape boat races.
  Trent continues to grow and thrive, even 125 years after its 
founding. I congratulate the residents of Trent, SD as they celebrate 
the town's quasquicentennial and wish them continued success and 
prosperity in the years to come. It is truly an honor and a privilege 
to represent the people of the exceptional town of Trent.

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