[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 4, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S3422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          ROSLYN, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. President, I wish to 
recognize the 100th anniversary of Roslyn, SD. Since its founding in 
1914 the city has flourished from its humble pioneer origins to a 
vibrant South Dakota community. The people of Roslyn will be 
celebrating their centennial anniversary the weekend of June 20-22.
  Named by the area's first postmaster after his native city in 
Scotland, the township was moved from Old Roslyn to its current 
location alongside the Soo Railroad. In 1914 on the same day that 
Roslyn's lots were first sold at public auction, a troupe of 
entertainers performed for the community, setting a lively foundation 
for the city.
  Residents of Roslyn will start off the centennial celebration with an 
antique tractor run. The weekend will continue with musical concerts, a 
5k walk/run, and many other activities. On Sunday, the festival will 
wrap up with a non-denominational service and a string band performance 
by Threshing Bee.
  Small towns like Roslyn embody what it means to be a South Dakotan 
community. I am pleased to recognize the achievements of Roslyn and to 
offer my congratulations to the residents of the town on this historic 
milestone.

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