[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          REGENT, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I recognize a community in 
North Dakota celebrating its 100th anniversary. On June 24 to 27, the 
residents of Regent will gather to celebrate their community's history 
and founding.
  On the peaceful prairies of southwestern North Dakota, a city of just 
over 200 people will be joyfully celebrating 100 years of trials, 
tribulations, growth, and happiness. Regent was founded on the railroad 
lines in 1910. Railroad officials gave it a regal-sounding name, 
thinking it would become the county seat. Early in its history, Regent 
was billed as ``The Queen City'' or ``The Wonder City.''
  My good friend and colleague, a former North Dakota State tax 
commissioner and current U.S. Senator, Byron Dorgan is from this great 
town. Senator Dorgan has never forgotten his roots, and that has helped 
make him into the highly respected and dedicated public servant that he 
is.
  Today, the Enchanted Highway has brought a larger than life size 
example of the community's hard work and dedication to the State. The 
Enchanted Highway is off of Interstate 94 and is approximately 20 miles 
east of Dickinson, ND. It then extends for 32 miles south to Regent. 
The world's largest scrap metal sculptures portray part of the 
countryside's wonder and beauty from ``Pheasants on the Prairie'' to 
``Deer Crossing.''
  The community currently has the luxury of enjoying the finer aspects 
of life, such as fishing, participating in community activities, or 
spending time with family. The community's energy can be seen with this 
year's centennial celebration, filled with the zest and heart of the 
people. Over 4 days, Regent will be enjoying a watermelon feed, all-
school reunion, a dance, parade, choral performances, and many more 
celebratory events.
  Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Regent, 
ND, and its residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well 
in the future. By honoring Regent and all the other historic small 
towns of North Dakota, we keep the great tradition of the pioneering 
frontier spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as 
Regent that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this community is deserving of our recognition.
  Regent has a proud past and a bright future.

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