[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 23, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         EDGELEY, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to honor a thriving 
community in North Dakota that will soon be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On June 15 through June 17 of this year, the residents of 
Edgeley will be celebrating their community's history and founding.
  Replacing the pioneer settlement of Saint George, the city of Edgeley 
has had a rich history. Edgeley is named after the birthplace of 
Englishman Richard Sykes, who was a significant developer and true 
believer in the potential of Edgeley and the surrounding area. In 1881, 
Mr. Sykes traveled from England to explore increasing his land holdings 
in America. Not surprisingly, he settled on the rich soil and beautiful 
country of Wells, Stutsman, LaMoure, and Morton counties in North 
Dakota.
  Edgeley is home to many bustling small businesses and farmers who 
grow wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, barley, oats, potatoes, and all 
manner of small grains, in addition to raising cattle and other types 
of livestock. North Dakota's first wind farm was built 8 miles west of 
Edgeley, providing 1.5 megawatts of sustainable electricity to many 
residents of the State.
  Sponsored by the Edgeley Lions Club, the city is celebrating its 
125th anniversary this summer. Among the events planned are a pageant, 
kids games on Main Street, a 5k run-walk, a golf tournament, two 
parades, and a commemorative gun raffle. Residents are also eagerly 
awaiting the grand opening of the new swimming pool.
  I ask the United States Senate to join me in congratulating Edgeley, 
ND, and its residents on their 125th anniversary and in wishing them a 
warm future.

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