[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15438-15439]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              100TH ANNIVERSARY OF McCLUSKY, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a community 
in North Dakota that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On July 8-
10, 2005, the residents of McClusky, ND, celebrated their community's 
history and founding.
  The community of McClusky is located at the geographic center of 
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Dakota, approximately 65 miles northeast of the State capital, 
Bismarck, and 50 miles east of beautiful Lake Sakakawea, a manmade lake 
formed by the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River. Within 45 miles of 18 
lakes, McClusky is home to some of the world's premier hunting and 
fishing.
  Founded in 1905 as the result of railroad expansion into the area, 
McClusky became a bustling farming community. Farming was, and 
continues to be, the mainstay of McClusky. In fact, the community 
received its name from William Henderson McClusky, a local farmer 
responsible for the town's establishment. In addition to farming, 
however, at this time McClusky's 500 residents are also vital to the 
continued existence of numerous organizations and businesses, including 
6 churches and a bed and breakfast.
  I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating McClusky, ND, and 
its residents on their first 100 years. By honoring McClusky and all of 
the other historic small towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering 
frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as 
McClusky that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is worthy of our recognition.
  McClusky possesses a proud past and a bright future.

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