[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14054]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING LaMOURE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased today to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On June 22 to 24, the residents of LaMoure will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  LaMoure is a small town in southeast North Dakota with a population 
of roughly 1,000 residents. LaMoure was named in honor of Judson 
LaMoure, a legislator in the Dakota Territory government. It is the 
only known community named ``LaMoure'' in the United States.
  LaMoure has a variety to offer, from its beautiful lake and parks to 
tours of the Toy Farmer Museum and Hutterian Brethren Colonies. Also in 
LaMoure, you can tour the County Courthouse, which is on the National 
Register of Historical Places. The LaMoure County Memorial Park, a 
short drive from LaMoure, is home to the LaMoure County Summer Musical 
Theater, which showcases local talent in a series of live performances 
throughout the summer.
  For those who call LaMoure home, it is a comfortable place to live, 
work, and play. The people of LaMoure are enthusiastic about their 
community and the quality of life it offers. The community has a 
wonderful celebration weekend planned that includes parades, dances, 
picnics, games, and much more.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating LaMoure, 
ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing them well 
into the future. By honoring LaMoure 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 LaMoure that have 
helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why this 
fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  LaMoure has a proud past and a bright future.

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