[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S5245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WHITE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. President, today I recognize 
the community of White River, SD, on reaching the 100th anniversary of 
its founding. White River serves as the county seat for Mellette County 
and is the oldest town in the county. White River will be celebrating 
its centennial during the month of August 2011.
  White River was named by members of the Western Townsite Company of 
Dallas, SD, and COL C.P. Jordan. White River was referred to as the 
place ``where prairie skies meet western life.'' Since 1912, White 
River has been home to the annual Frontier Days festival. Which 
includes a rodeo, South Dakota's State sport, every year during the 
celebration.
  White River will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the 2011 
Frontier Days and plans to hold a White River High School reunion 
during the celebration along with the annual Frontier Days powwow.
  White River is a close-knit community that has small town values. 
After 100 years, White River still maintains the spirit of independence 
of which South Dakotans are fiercely proud. I am honored to publicly 
recognize White River on this memorable occasion, and congratulate the 
people of White River on their achievements.

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