[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14728]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SARLES, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a community 
in North Dakota that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On July 2nd 
and 3rd, the residents of Sarles, ND, will celebrate their history 
during the past 100 years.
  Sarles is a small town in the northeastern part of North Dakota, with 
a population of 25. Despite its small size, Sarles holds an important 
place in North Dakota's history. The town is located close to the U.S./
Canadian border, and was founded when the Great Northern Railroad 
extended access to this area in 1905. Ever since then, Sarles has 
served as a port of entry, with customs agent D.W. Elves serving for a 
large portion of that time. Sarles was founded in 1905, and was named 
after the newly elected Governor Elmore Y. Sarles, who served from 
1905-1906. Sarles went on to produce a governor of its own, Allen I. 
Olson, who served as North Dakota attorney general from 1972-1980, and 
North Dakota Governor from 1981-1984. Today, Sarles remains an 
important port of entry into the United States, and a focal point for 
the greater farming community in the area.
  I ask the United States Senate to join me in congratulating Sarles, 
ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. I believe that by honoring Sarles and all the 
other historic small towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering, 
frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as 
Sarles that have helped to shape this country into what it is today. I 
believe that the community of Sarles is deserving of our recognition.
  Sarles has a proud past and a bright future.

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