[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15088]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE CITY OF LENNOX

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish to honor and publicly 
recognize the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Lennox, 
SD. The town of Lennox has a proud past and a promising future. In 
1879, the Milwaukee Railroad established a branch where the town stands 
today.
  The town of Lennox was named after B.G. Lennox, private secretary to 
S.S. Merrill, a railroad executive. By 1880, 90 people lived in Lennox, 
and the town has experienced steady growth since then. The 2000 census 
listed Lennox as having a population of just over 2,000 people.
  Lennox is governed by a seven-person city council. There are numerous 
projects and major developments underway in Lennox. Currently, the city 
is upgrading its water system, with two new water towers and a new well 
to ensure that the city has plenty of water. The Lennox Commercial Club 
has many of the town's businesses as members and meets monthly to 
sponsor promotions and encourage business growth. An active senior 
center, the Good Samaritan Center, the Hilda's Heritage Home all 
provide support for seniors.
  Small towns like Lennox are the backbone of rural States such as 
South Dakota. A growing community built by good neighbors and a strong 
foundation is a great place to raise a family. The town has been 
celebrating throughout the year and is continuing through July with 
events at the high school, community church and a sauerkraut/polka 
party on the town's main street. This sort of wholesome, small town 
celebration is a great example of rural South Dakota's commitment to 
good values and local history. It is with great honor that I share this 
great community with my colleagues.

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