[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 LEOLA, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Leola, SD. Founded 
in 1884, the town of Leola will celebrate its 125th anniversary this 
year.
  Serving as the county seat of McPherson County, Leola possesses the 
strong sense of community that makes South Dakota an outstanding place 
to live and work. Named after the daughter of founder CPT E.D. Haynes, 
Leola began as a town for homesteaders looking for a new future in the 
West. Throughout, its rich history, Leola has continued to be a strong 
reflection of South Dakota's greatest values and traditions. The city 
of Leola has much to be proud of and I am confident that Leola's 
success will continue well into the future.
  The town of Leola 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 Leola on this milestone 
anniversary and wish them continued prosperity in the years to 
come.

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