[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15877]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITTON, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Britton, SD. 
Founded in 1884, the town of Britton will celebrate its 125th 
anniversary this year.
  Serving as the county seat of Marshall County, Britton possesses the 
strong sense of community that makes South Dakota an outstanding place 
to live and work. As the ``Gateway to the Glacial Lakes,'' Britton has 
grown from a small railroad town where the first claims were laid in 
1884 into a town where businesses and families thrive. Throughout its 
rich history, Britton has continued to be a strong reflection of South 
Dakota's greatest values and traditions. The city of Britton has much 
to be proud of and I am confident that Britton's success will continue 
well into the future.
  The town of Britton will commemorate the 125th anniversary of its 
founding with celebrations held on July 3 through July 5. I would like 
to offer my congratulations to the citizens of Britton on this 
milestone anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years 
to come.

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