TravelCenters of America to Fuel the 2019 Capitol Christmas Tree’s Cross-Country Journey
October 24 2019 - 10:49AM
Business Wire
“People’s Tree” Delivering Enchantment from New
Mexico to Washington D.C.
TravelCenters of America Inc. is pleased to announce it is
covering all fuel costs associated with hauling the 2019 Capitol
Christmas Tree. The “People’s Tree,” a 60-foot tall Blue Spruce
will be cut on Nov. 6 and travel from New Mexico’s Carson National
Forest to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
D.C., an approximate 2,000 mile journey.
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“We’re proud to help transport a true American symbol and be
part of a tradition that means so much to so many,” said Barry
Richards, president and COO of TravelCenters. “Supporting the U.S.
Capitol Christmas Tree initiative also allows us to celebrate the
spirit of the season.”
The journey will include a series of community celebrations Nov.
11-25 across the U.S. and culminate with an official tree lighting
on the West Lawn in early December. The final public stop along the
route will be on Nov. 23 at the Petro Stopping Center in Raphine,
Virginia, also known as White’s Travel Center. The entire community
is invited to see the tree, sign the banners on the truck, and
enjoy food, crafts and more from 2 – 3 p.m. Petro Raphine is
located at 2440 Raphine Road, along I-81/I-64, exit 205.
Wilbanks Trucking Services, based in Artesia, New Mexico, will
transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth W990. A
second truck will haul smaller companion trees provided to decorate
offices inside of the U.S. Capitol building and other sites
throughout Washington D.C., along with 10,000 handmade ornaments
created by New Mexicans. TA will fuel both trucks’ journeys from
New Mexico to Washington D.C. and back, approximately 8,000 miles
round trip.
Every year since 1970, the USDA Forest Service has provided a
tree from a U.S. national forest to appear on the West Lawn of the
U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. The Carson National
Forest in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors will
bring the special gift from New Mexico to Washington D.C. for the
2019 season.
“The annual journey is only possible with the help of strong
community partnerships throughout New Mexico and beyond state
lines,” said Bruce Ward, president of Choose Outdoors. “We’re
grateful for the time and resources TravelCenters of America is
providing to help make this the best year yet.”
The cross-country trip begins Nov. 11. The tree’s journey can be
tracked in near-real time at capitoltreetracker.com.
About TravelCenters of America Inc.
TravelCenters of America Inc. (TravelCenters), headquartered in
Westlake, Ohio, conducts business in 44 states and Canada,
principally under the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express®
travel center brands. For more information on TA, TA Express and
Petro, please visit www.ta-petro.com.
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Tom Liutkus TravelCenters of America 440-808-7364
tliutkus@ta-petro.com
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