[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 7388-7389]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        WOODWORTH, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. On June 25-26, the residents of Woodworth will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  Woodworth is a small but vibrant community in North Dakota. The town 
was founded in 1911, and takes its name from the Northern Pacific 
Railroad's traffic manager and vice president at the time, J. G. 
Woodworth. It is located in Stutsman County and is the last stop on the 
railroad track that runs along highway 36. The historical site, Camp 
Grant, is located near Woodworth, and was used in the Sibley Expedition 
of 1863. Woodworth earned the nickname ``the Cream City'' in its early 
years, because the sale of cream and eggs was the main source of income 
for many local farmers. The town is currently home to approximately 70 
proud residents.
  The citizens of Woodworth have organized numerous activities to 
celebrate their town's centennial. Beginning on

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Saturday morning, they will participate in a walk/run, with a 
breakfast, a parade, and art in the park to follow. A truck/tractor 
pull, street dance, and fireworks will round out the day's events. 
Woodworth's residents will conclude the centennial festivities with a 
community worship service on Sunday morning, and enjoy a home-run derby 
and music in the park on Sunday afternoon.
  I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating Woodworth, ND, and 
its residents on the first 100 years and in wishing them well through 
the next century. By honoring Woodworth and all the other historic 
small towns of North Dakota, we keep the great pioneering frontier 
spirit alive for future generations. It is places such as Woodworth 
that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, which is 
why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  Woodworth has a proud past and a bright future.

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