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Proclamation
WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, the U.S. Forest Service has annually
provided a tree from one of the 154 national forests to appear on the west lawn of
the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the Questa Ranger District of the Carson National Forest in New
Mexico, in partnership with non-profit Choose Outdoors, is providing the 2019
tree and 70 smaller companion trees; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is “Delivering
Enchantment” as a nod to the state’s motto of the “land of enchantment”, the tree
originating from the Enchanted Circle, and the trees being a gift from New Mexico;
and
WHEREAS, the tree is being transported from New Mexico to Washington
D.C., by way of Texas and through Georgetown, Texas of Williamson County and
is stopping at the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas for a time of celebration.
NOW THEREFORE, WE, MAYOR DALE ROSS AND
COUNTY JUDGE BILL GRAVELL JR. DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE DAY
IN GEORGETOWN, TEXAS OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY