[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 121 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S6102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          HAZEN, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to honor a community 
in North Dakota that will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. On 
July 4 through July 7, 2013, residents of Hazen will be celebrating 
their community's history and founding.
  Hazen has a rich Native American and settler's history, from the 
Mandan and Hidatsa tribes establishing horticultural villages to Lewis 
and Clark spending a winter in what is now Mercer County. Settlers 
began establishing the area after the Lewis and Clark expedition 
discovered the ``highway to the Northwest'', otherwise known as the 
Missouri River. Hazen was named for A.D. Hazen, who was Third Assistant 
Postmaster General in the summer of 1884. General Hazen served at Fort 
Stevenson, a military post on the north side of the Missouri River.
  Located in the Bakken oil formation, Hazen is part of North Dakota's 
thriving energy industry. The community supports investing and 
expanding the energy industry and also remains committed to a high 
quality of life for its residents. The city of Hazen has developed a 
well-rounded business district and a dedicated parks and recreation 
department, offering activities such as fishing, camping, and archery. 
The area offers many opportunities to enjoy North Dakota's natural 
beauty.
  Among the events planned for the centennial are a fireworks display, 
concerts, dinners, a glow-in-the-dark 5k run, and a fish fry. Hazen's 
celebration is sure to give attendees an all-around experience that is 
true to its roots, providing that unique hometown feel for which North 
Dakota is known.
  I ask the United States Senate to join me in congratulating Hazen, 
ND, and its residents on their 100th anniversary and in wishing them 
well in the future.

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