[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14053]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING GALESBURG, NORTH DAKOTA

   Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On June 23 to 24, the residents of Galesburg will gather 
to celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Galesburg is a community in Traill County, near the Elm River. 
Founded in 1882, Galesburg, like many small towns in North Dakota, 
began when the railroad stretched across the State. The residents share 
a rich Scandinavian background and celebrate their heritage with an 
annual lutefisk and meatball supper. Galesburg is noted as being home 
to the world's largest standing structure, the KXJB-TV mast. Many 
individuals travel to Galesburg in the fall to take advantage of the 
excellent deer hunting available in that region.
  The residents of Galesburg are proud of their bean plant, local 
softball team, and community-owned café. A yearly church bazaar 
and live auction brings the community together as the residents make 
homemade gifts and treats to auction. The residents are enthusiastic 
about their upcoming celebration and have made a Veterans Memorial for 
all individuals from Galesburg that have served the United States. An 
exciting weekend is planned that begins with a parade that will led by 
a resident of Galesburg who is 106 years old.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating 
Galesburg, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in 
wishing them well in the future. By honoring Galesburg 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 Galesburg that have helped to shape this country into what it 
is today, which is why this fine community is deserving of our 
recognition.
  Galesburg has a proud past and a bright future.

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