[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 103 (Thursday, July 18, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5797-S5798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NEW EFFINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I recognize New Effington, 
SD. Founded in 1913, New Effington will celebrate its 100th anniversary 
this year.
  Located in Roberts County, New Effington possesses a strong sense of 
community that makes South Dakota an outstanding place to live and 
work. New Effington was named after Effie

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Staffer Pratt, who was one of the women who secured the homestead. New 
Effington has continued to be a strong reflection of South Dakota's 
greatest values and traditions. The community of New Effington has much 
to be proud of and I am confident that New Effington's success will 
continue well into the future.
  New Effington commemorated the centennial anniversary of its founding 
with celebrations held from July 5 through July 7 which featured events 
such as an Alumni Day, Centennial 5K run, parade, and fireworks 
display. I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of 
New Effington on this milestone anniversary and wish them continued 
prosperity in the years to come.

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