[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Pages 11343-11344]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROSCOE, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
community of Roscoe, SD, on reaching the 125th anniversary of its 
founding. Located in Edmunds County, Roscoe is a rural community 
infused with hospitality, beauty, and an exceptional quality of life.
  Having come far since Sam Basford and Charles Purchase Morgan used a 
tent as a hotel in April 1883, Roscoe was named after Charles Morgan's 
good friend Roscoe Conkling. The combination of Basford, Morgan, Engle, 
and Elliot's land toward the creation of Roscoe led to its importance 
as a transportation center in 1886 for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. 
Paul Railroad. From the boom of migration westward, Roscoe persevered 
and prospered through life's trials in the great frontier.
  Today, Roscoe is still a thriving community. There are upwards of 30 
active businesses operating in Roscoe, including one of the largest 
honeybee farms in the Nation, two farm equipment dealerships, seed 
dealerships, and a post. Roscoe's school is still running, and the town 
boasts several churches and a public library.

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  The people of Roscoe celebrated this momentous occasion on the 
weekend of July 4-6. A parade, car show, and local entertainment kick 
off the celebration, with picnics, art, and games in the beautiful city 
park. One hundred and twenty five years after its founding, Roscoe 
remains a vital community and a great asset to the wonderful State of 
South Dakota. I am proud to honor Roscoe on this historic 
milestone.

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