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Governor Gianforte Lights State Capitol Christmas Tree
HELENA, Mont. – Together with First Lady Susan Gianforte and Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, Governor Greg Gianforte today lit the 2022 State Capitol Christmas tree during a ceremony at the Montana State Capitol.
“There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than by lighting the Christmas tree in our state capitol. I appreciate all the folks who made it possible for us to continue this special tradition today,” Governor Gianforte said.
Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras opened the ceremony with a welcome message, before a choir from Helena Middle School sang Christmas carols.
The 2022 State Capitol Christmas tree was harvested from the Rancho Deluxe Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) timber sale in coordination with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Pintler District, Sun Mountain Lumber, Parke Logging, Inc., and the Montana Logging Association. This is the first capitol Christmas tree harvested from a GNA timber sale.
The governor and first lady encourage Montanans to visit the state capitol to see the Christmas tree throughout the month of December.
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