[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING 150 YEARS OF BURDETT, KANSAS

  (Mr. MANN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the community of Burdett, 
Kansas, as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
  Located in Pawnee County, Burdett is a central Kansas town with a 
proud history and strong sense of community. For 150 years, the people 
of Burdett have helped carry forward the values that help make Kansas 
such a special place: faith, family, hard work, personal 
responsibility, and caring for their neighbors.
  Burdett also holds a unique place in American history as the 
birthplace of Clyde Tombaugh, one of the most significant scientific 
figures ever to come from our State. Born on a farm outside of Burdett 
in 1906, he was a self-taught astronomer who built telescopes using 
farm equipment and went on to discover Pluto on February 18, 1930.
  That is an incredible legacy, and it is a point of great pride for 
Burdett, Pawnee County, and the entire State of Kansas.
  Mr. Speaker, as Burdett celebrates 150 years, I congratulate the 
community on this milestone. I thank the anniversary committee for its 
work and join Kansans in honoring the town's history, people, and 
lasting contribution to American science.

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