[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ROSHOLT, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam President, I wish to pay 
tribute to the 100th anniversary of the founding of Rosholt, SD. 
Rosholt is a thriving agricultural community in northeastern South 
Dakota.
  Rosholt was named for Julius Rosholt, an entrepreneur whose efforts 
brought the railroad to the townsite. Lots were first sold in the newly 
platted town on August 11, 1913, and shortly thereafter residents began 
to start businesses that would serve the growing community. The 
visionary spirit of these early pioneers is evident 100 years later, as 
the town gathers for their centennial celebration.
  Today, folks in Rosholt are as hard-working and determined as ever, 
exhibiting the small-town South Dakota values that make our State a 
great place to live. Numerous prosperous businesses line Main Street 
and the town is home to the region's largest grain elevator. Rosholt's 
educators and students set a high standard of academic excellence that 
serves as a model for the rest of our State. The Rosholt School has 
recently been recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education as 
a ``Distinguished School.''
  Rosholt's history teaches us that when a community comes together it 
can do great things. The citizens of Rosholt have an undeniable pride 
in their community that will serve them well for many generations to 
come. I am proud to congratulate them on reaching this historic 
anniversary and wish them the best in the future.

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