The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was selected from the Bridger-Teton National Forest of western Wyoming this year. The tree was toured throughout the state of Wyoming prior to it being delivered to Washington D.C.. A banner was placed on the truck that could be signed by all those who visited. On November 12th, my co-workers and I took our CBI program students to see the tree on its way through Rock Springs. It was freezing outside that day, but they were all excited to sign their names. School children from all corners of Wyoming submitted ornaments for the tree reflecting the theme of Wyoming-Forever West. It is tradition that one child from the tree's state light the Capitol Christmas Tree with the Speaker of the House.