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




     125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF GETTYSBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the city of 
Gettysburg, SD, and to recognize the 125th anniversary of its founding. 
Situated in Potter County, Gettysburg's history and success is a 
testament to the great State of South Dakota.
  Gettysburg was settled in 1883 by 200 Civil War veterans, thus 
sharing its name with the historical Pennsylvania battle. In fact, many 
street, township, and community names in Potter County mimic Civil War 
history. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroads were a significant 
boost to the Gettysburg economy, and promoted a thriving agricultural 
and economic community. Gettysburg even boasts of the first swimming 
pool in the State of South Dakota being nearby.
  The 125th anniversary celebration will be held June 27-29, kicking 
off with an all class reunion. The festivities include a parade, ping-
pong ball drop, antique car show, and banquet. For activities outside 
the celebration weekend, the Gettysburg Country Club's fantastic golf 
course and Dakota Sunset Museum are a testament to the city's 
progressive nostalgia.
  Mr. President, it has been my honor to represent the citizens of 
Gettysburg as a Member of Congress since 1986. I am proud to publicly 
recognize Gettysburg and congratulate the community on this 
achievement. As the people of Gettysburg take this opportunity to 
appreciate how far the city has come from its beginnings, I know they 
will understand the important role Gettysburg plays in making South 
Dakota the great State that it is.

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