[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14717]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               125TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLFAX, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On July 22, the residents of Colfax will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Colfax was founded in 1881 and was proudly named after former Vice 
President Schulyer Colfax, who had owned property in the area. In 
February 1881, Colfax's post office was established. Colfax became 
known as the ``Fountain City'' because of the numerous artesian wells 
that can be found in the community and the surrounding areas.
  Today, Colfax remains a small, proud community. Each year, the 
community gathers together and has picnics in the park. During the 
summer, many of its residents can be found at the local pool, catching 
up with friends and family.
  To celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding, the residents of 
Colfax will gather on July 22. There will be an all-school reunion to 
allow former classmates to reunite with each other and a coffee social 
at the local church. The highlight of the celebration will be the 
parade, which will feature floats, horses, and this years' North Dakota 
nine-man football state champs--all of whom are residents of Colfax.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Colfax, 
ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring Colfax and all the other historic 
small towns of North Dakota, we keep the great pioneering frontier 
spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as Colfax that 
have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Colfax has a proud past and a bright future.

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