[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF SAND CREEK, WISCONSIN

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, this weekend we recognize the sesquicentennial 
celebration of Sand Creek, Wisconsin. On this historic occasion, it is 
only fitting that we reflect on and celebrate the rich history of this 
town, whose agricultural heritage is a reflection of western and 
central Wisconsin values.
  Since the town's founding in 1865, the agricultural fertility of the 
land and the beautiful Red Cedar River have driven the development of 
the community. Norwegian settlers who decided to homestead in the area 
were the first to recognize the potential of the land in the Sand Creek 
region. Despite the wild land that these settlers first encountered, 
they were able to see through the wilderness and envision the future 
success that the land and water in the area could provide.
  With a population of about 600 residents today, the Township of Sand 
Creek should be proud of its countless close-knit community 
connections. Those connections--and the people of Sand Creek who form 
them--are what make this community so special and what will lead the 
community to continued success.
  Throughout this weekend's celebration, Sand Creek residents will come 
together for a full slate of exciting activities, all put on by their 
fellow community members. While they enjoy the weekend activities that 
commemorate Sand Creek's 150 years, we remember the past, reflect on 
the present, and look to the future.
  Congratulations on 150 proud and prosperous years. Best wishes and 
many more to come.

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