[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRUCE, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Bruce, SD. The 
town of Bruce will commemorate its 125th anniversary of its founding 
with celebrations July 24-27, 2008.
  Located in Brookings County, Bruce was founded in 1883 and was named 
after statesman B.K. Bruce, who was the first African American to serve 
a full term in the United States Senate. Since its beginning 125 years 
ago, the community of Bruce has continued to serve as a strong example 
of South Dakota values and traditions.
  I would like to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Bruce on 
this milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the 
years to come.

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