[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1702-S1703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I recognize Gettysburg, SD, 
which will

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celebrate its quadridecacentennial on June 23-25, 2023. Gettysburg will 
host many special events, including a parade, vendor fair, car show, 
flag ceremony, banquet, and street dance.
  Gettysburg is nestled in the middle of the breathtaking prairie, 
approximately 15 miles from the mighty Missouri River in central South 
Dakota. It has long been known as a tightknit agricultural community 
with more than 1,100 residents, including many vibrant businesses and a 
newly built hospital. Its nationally awarded school district is home to 
the famous Potter County Battlers, although the phrase that is often 
used is that these Battlers are from the ``Gettysburg where the battle 
was not.'' Since its beginning 140 years ago, the community of 
Gettysburg continues to serve as a strong example of South Dakota 
values and traditions. Like countless other South Dakota towns, you 
will find many neighbors coming together to lend a helping hand and 
provide support for each other.
  I offer my congratulations to the citizens of Gettysburg on the 
quadridecacentennial celebration and wish them continued prosperity in 
the years to come.

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