[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                125TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOPE, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On July 5-8, the residents of Hope will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Founded in 1882, Hope is a small town in Steele County located in 
eastern North Dakota. The post office was established in 1881, and it 
became a city in 1904. The community was named in honor of Hope A. 
Hubbard Steele, wife of E.H. Steele, for whom the county was named.
  The residents of Hope describe their town as an active and close-knit 
community. When a function or task needs to be completed, the residents 
work together to accomplish it. Many of the recreational facilities, 
such as the outdoor swimming pool and the nine hole golf course, are 
supported by local organizations and the community. The local 
Sportsmen's Club purchased a building from the community for one dollar 
and converted it into a 24-hour youth recreational facility. A further 
investment into the community was made by residents when they purchased 
La Rinascente Pasta, a New Jersey based pasta company, that was 
relocated to Hope.
  The residents are excited to commemorate their upcoming anniversary 
with a weekend celebration that will include a parade, a Texas Hold 'em 
Tournament, a tractor pull, and many other activities. In addition, 
there will be a Veterans Memorial dedication that will feature a cannon 
from the Civil War.
  I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating Hope, ND, and its 
residents on their first 125 years and in wishing them well in the 
future. By honoring Hope 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 Hope that have helped to shape 
this country into what it is today, which is why this fine community is 
deserving of our recognition.
  Hope has a proud past and a bright future.

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