[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15806-15807]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING BRISTOL, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Bristol, 
SD. The town of Bristol will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its 
founding this year.

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  Located in Day County, Bristol was founded as a result of railroad 
expansion and named after the English city of Bristol by district 
railroad surveyor C.P. Prior. The town is a designated spot on the 
Yellowstone Trail, which once served as a route for covered wagons 
heading west. Found in the Glacial Lakes Region of northeastern South 
Dakota, Bristol offers excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. The 
town is also home to the Zucchini Festival, an annual summer event with 
games and activities centered on zucchini.
  Bristol has served as home to famous residents throughout its 
abundant history. One such resident is longtime ``NBC Nightly News'' 
anchor Tom Brokaw. Mr. Brokaw's great-grandfather, Richard P. Brokaw, 
was one of the first families to settle in Bristol. He operated the 
Brokaw House, the first structure built in town. The hotel was built 
and rebuilt through the years to accommodate people attracted to Day 
County.
  Since its beginning, Bristol has been a strong reflection of South 
Dakota's values and traditions. As they celebrate this milestone 
anniversary, I am confident that Bristol will continue to thrive and 
succeed for the next 125 years.
  I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Bristol 
on their anniversary, and I wish them continued prosperity in the years 
to come.

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