[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       NEW ENGLAND, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
community in North Dakota that will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary. On July 14-17, the residents of New England will gather to 
celebrate their community's history and founding.
  New England was the first townsite in Hettinger County, and was 
originally named Mayflower. It later became known as New England City. 
On June 8, 1894, the new post master, Horace W. Smith, shortened the 
name to simply New England, noting that most early settlers were from 
Vermont and Massachusetts, two of the New England States.
  Today, New England is a vibrant, agricultural community in 
southwestern North Dakota. It is home to, among other things, Dakota 
West Credit Union, Top Line Auto, Riverside Lodging, Country Style 
Beauty Salon, Ag Alliance, a grocery store, and a seniors center. The 
New England Public School sits at the north end of Main Street and 
provides a high quality education to all of its students. New England 
is known for its sense of community and is an excellent place to live 
and raise a family.
  The citizens of New England have organized numerous activities to 
celebrate their 125th anniversary. Some of the activities include 
dances, basketball and volleyball tournaments, an antique tractor pull 
and show, a parade, an arts and craft show, a bake sale, a car show, 
games, and a derby.
  I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in congratulating New England, ND, 
and its residents on the first 125 years and in wishing them well 
through the next century. By honoring New England 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 New 
England that have helped to shape this country into what it is today, 
which is why this fine community is deserving of our recognition.
  New England has a proud past and a bright future.

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