[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Pages 10083-10084]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         PIERPONT, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Pierpont, SD. The 
town of Pierpont will commemorate the 125th anniversary of its founding 
this year.
  The town was founded in 1887 when the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. 
Paul Railroad Company was persuaded by area farmers to build a side 
track to what is now Pierpont. Though much has changed since 1887, 
Pierpont still relies heavily on agriculture, and area farmers remain a 
driving force in the community and economy.

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  Located in Day County, Pierpont has a very proud history and 
heritage. However, Pierpont residents are also always looking forward 
and trying to better their community for future generations. They have 
a reputation for organizing new events to draw visitors to the Pierpont 
area. This creative and hard-working spirit is certainly something that 
should make the entire town proud.
  The citizens of Pierpont are also incredibly dedicated and devoted to 
their families, friends, neighbors, and anyone just passing through. 
They are always ready to lend a hand, a welcome smile, and help out 
whenever a need arises. This spirit of stewardship makes it easy to see 
why so many will be attending Pierpont's 125th anniversary celebration 
this July.
  Pierpont has been a tight-knit community for the past 125 years, and 
I am confident that it will continue to serve as an example of South 
Dakota values and traditions. I would like to offer my congratulations 
to the citizens of Pierpont on this landmark occasion and wish them 
continued prosperity in the years to come.

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