[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 74 (Thursday, May 26, 2011)] [Senate] [Pages S3423-S3424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTAMr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. President, today I recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of one of South Dakota's great cities, Yankton. Located along the Missouri River, Yankton serves as the county seat of Yankton County and is a source of great history. Yankton, founded in 1861 and incorporated on May 8, 1862, was the original capital of Dakota Territory. The founders of Yankton derived the city's name from the Sioux expression E-hank-ton-wan, which means ``people of the end village.'' Yankton College, founded in 1881, was the first liberal arts college in Dakota Territory, providing the community with rich opportunities through higher education, continued today through Mount Marty College. Riverboat Days and the Summer Arts Festival are held every August in Yankton and bring visitors from all over the state to enjoy the scenic beauty and relaxing atmosphere the city has to offer. Yankton is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, offering access to hunting, fishing, golfing, parks, hiking trails, kayaking and canoeing, and other water recreation sports. The Gavins Point Dam makes the city's water recreation possible along with providing hydroelectric power. Yankton is home to the Dakota Territorial museum, which provides a glimpse of the rich history of the Dakota Territory and the events that shaped the Midwest itself. Yankton is also the hometown of perhaps South Dakota's most famous resident, Tom Brokaw, former anchor of the NBC [[Page S3424]] Nightly News, a graduate from Yankton High School. Yankton is celebrating its sesquicentennial with a variety of artists playing a diverse selection of music. This three day concert event will honor the people that have made Yankton their home, from the first rugged settlers to the children of today. Yankton continues to be a vibrant community and a great asset to South Dakota. Yankton boasts a thriving economy, various tourist destinations, and tremendous opportunities for outdoor recreation. I am pleased to recognize the achievements of Yankton, and to offer my congratulations to the residents of the city on this historic milestone. ____________________