[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13609]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELFIELD, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am pleased to honor a community 
in North Dakota that is celebrating its 125th anniversary. From July 11 
to July 13, the residents of Belfield, ND, will celebrate their 
community's history and founding.
  Belfield is situated along the banks of the Heart River in western 
North Dakota. As the westward expansion of the Northern Pacific 
Railroad progressed, settlers established this community and first 
identified it as Fort Houston. Belfield is said to have later adopted 
its current name after Belle Field, the daughter of a railroad 
engineer.
  Belfield offers visitors and residents fresh air and beautiful 
scenery. From Custer's Trail and Initial Rock, to Belfield Dam and the 
Maah Daah Hey Trail, Belfield has a wealth of outdoor recreational 
activities. This gateway to the west is also birthplace of North Dakota 
Supreme Court Judge Herbert L. Meschke.
  To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Belfield is organizing a weekend 
filled with events such as a parade, class reunions, a demolition 
derby, a steak fry, historical photo and pottery displays, and games 
for all ages. Belfield will also be host to the Black Daggers, a U.S. 
Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. The team 
will be performing parachute jumps throughout the weekend at various 
locations. It will no doubt add a breathtaking element to this 
celebration.
  Mr. President, I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating 
Belfield, ND, and its residents on their first 125 years and in wishing 
them well in the future. By honoring Belfield and all the other 
historic small towns of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering frontier 
spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as Belfield that 
have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is why 
this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Belfield has a proud past and a bright future.

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