[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9391]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF AGAR, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the 100th 
anniversary of the founding of Agar, SD. This rural community in Sully 
County is small, but its size is its strength. Agar is a warm, caring 
community full of people who are always willing to lend a helping hand.
  When Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company decided to connect two 
of its lines, Agar was formed on the land of Charles Agar. Within the 
first year, several buildings had been constructed. The little town 
continued to flourish as an agricultural hub. A post office, newspaper, 
ice cream shop, and a bank were all started in 1910. In May of 1910, 
the town constructed an artesian well that flowed at 78 gallons per 
minute.
  Agar's centennial celebration promises to be a great time, with bull 
riding, dances, and a softball tournament. The town will also be having 
a 2-day wagon train, covering beautiful farmland as well as the famous 
Sutton Bay Golf Resort. This weekend centennial celebration will gather 
together ``Agarians'' of all generations to celebrate all that this 
very proud community has accomplished.
  One hundred years ago, this small town was founded on hard work and 
perseverance. Today, those values continue to permeate everything this 
town does. Small towns like Agar are the backbone of South Dakota, and 
I am proud to congratulate them on reaching this historic 
milestone.

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