[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5] [Senate] [Page 6638] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING SIOUX FALLS NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize the Sioux Falls National Weather Service, a public weather informer that has been serving the U.S. since 1870. Volunteers began making weather observations in the Sioux Falls area in 1890 creating the basis for the Sioux Falls station. From its first local forecast to the public in 1955 to the harsh weather South Dakota experienced this past winter, the station has kept State residents apprised of current conditions. There is a strong need for the weather service to effectively communicate information to the public regarding storms, floods, wildfires, tornados, hail, and blizzards. The Sioux Falls National Weather Service provides these advisories for the area to keep families safe and informed. The Sioux Falls National Weather Service played a vital role in helping the news media inform South Dakotans about the snow storms that hit South Dakota last winter. I would like to offer my appreciation to the staff at the Sioux Falls Weather Forecast Office for their devotion to residents during times of critical need. ____________________