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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">November 17, 2021
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><b><u><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Capitol Christmas Tree to arrive at Capitol Monday, Nov. 22</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and Capitol Christmas
decorations beginning the week of Nov. 22.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">This year’s tree is donated by David, Lisa, and Delaney Beale. The tree is located at 1414 N. Harrison Boulevard in Boise.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Cutting begins about 9 a.m. Monday. Its journey to the Statehouse is estimated to begin sometime around 11:30 a.m.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">There will be no in-person tree lighting ceremony this year, but the Idaho Department of Administration’s Facility Services crew will begin stringing
thousands of LED lights on the tree and decorating the interior of the Capitol starting Tuesday morning.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">“The Idaho State Capitol’s holiday atmosphere comes alive with splendid decorations and the beautiful Christmas tree, reminding us all of the blessings
of the season,” Governor Little said. “I hope you, your family, and loved ones can visit and reflect on the joy and peace this time of year brings.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The Idaho Department of Lands will cut and rig the tree for lifting, Boise Crane will load, and the Idaho Transportation Department will haul the tree
to its destination at the Statehouse. Boise City Police will provide the escort.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">“After agonizing with what to do with this gorgeous tree that was planted too close to our home, we came to the unfortunate realization that the tree
must be removed,” David Beale said. “Almost simultaneously, we received a surprise knock on our door from the State, asking us if we would be interested in donating our tree to become the Capitol Christmas Tree. That visit was an absolute blessing. Yes, this
fine tree needed to be removed, but to go out serving as a beacon of the holiday season for the steps of the Capitol building, we could not be more pleased, or ask for a sweeter outcome!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Marissa Morrison Hyer, Press Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">208-943-1686 or
</span></span><a href="mailto:Marissa.Morrison@gov.idaho.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Marissa.Morrison@gov.idaho.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk69388160"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">
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