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| https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/capitol-tree-be-chosen-summer | Capitol tree to be chosen in summer | 2019-11-25 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Gardunio said there may be an essay-writing contest for schoolchildren, with the opportunity for the winner to read the essay at the lighting ceremony. The tree also will be feted elsewhere in Washington at events including receptions at the National Press Club, with the agriculture secretary, and at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Botanical Garden. Gov. Jared Polis said in a news release, "Coloradans cherish our public lands, forests and outdoor spaces, and we're excited to announce that one of our magnificent trees is headed to Washington to help our nation celebrate the holidays. Colorado's spirit and beauty will be on full display, and we're proud to introduce our country to a reminder of the many things our Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests offer." U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, said in a statement, "The People's Tree, selected from one of the most naturally beautiful places in the country, will be enjoyed by thousands of people who visit (Washington) next year. I look forward to seeing the tree from Colorado's Third Congressional District on the west lawn of the Capitol Building again." The 2012 tree also came from his district. At Friday's news conference, Betsy Bair, regional director for U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, playfully invoked the writings of Dr. Seuss, comparing Coloradans' love of Christmas to that of the Whos down in Whoville from the classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!". "Like the Whos, Coloradans know that Christmas doesn't come from a store, but it comes from our national forests with Christmas trees galore," Bair said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |