"The People's Tree" will travel 4,200 miles
from Alaska to Washington, D.C. for the holiday
season
EIGHTY
FOUR, Pa., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 84
Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials
supplier, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 U.S.
Capitol Christmas Tree, marking the third year the company has been
the presenting sponsor of what is affectionately known as "The
People's Tree."
This year's tree will travel over 4,200 miles from the Tongass
National Forest in Alaska –
America's largest national forest – to reach the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 holiday season.
It is expected to generate widespread enthusiasm in all the
communities it visits.
Every year since 1970, the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with the
U.S. Architect of the Capitol's Office, has selected a
tree from one of the 154 forests it manages, made possible with the
help of many individuals, non-profits, and private sector
businesses. This is only the second time the tree has come from
Alaska, America's largest
state.
"With this year's tree coming from Alaska, it will cover a lot more ground and
reach even more communities as it makes its way to the Capitol,"
said Maggie Hardy, owner and CEO of
84 Lumber.
"Since our founding in 1956, 84 Lumber has covered a lot more
territory and touched more communities across the country. We have
expanded into 33 states with over 320 facilities, and this year's
tree will be passing near some of our newest locations in Greely
and Denver, Colorado and
Boise, Idaho. The tree also
will potentially visit Columbus,
Ohio and Indianapolis,
Indiana where we have multiple facilities," said Hardy. "All
of us at 84 Lumber are proud to help bring this annual holiday gift
to our nation's capital for everyone in the country to enjoy," she
said.
"Each year represents a unique journey for the People's Tree,"
said Terry Baker, CEO, Society of
American Foresters. "2024's journey will be special as it ties
Alaska and its National Forests to
our nation's capital! Our ability to connect communities across our
country through the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree project is made
possible by generous donations. We applaud 84 Lumber's return as
our presenting sponsor providing critical resources for uniting
communities in celebration."
Trees must pass rigorous requirements before being considered
for the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol selects the tree each
year according to strict criteria:
- Height: The tree needs to be 65-85 feet in height.
- Shape: The tree needs a perfect conical shape. Unlike Christmas
trees placed in many living room corners, the Capitol Christmas
tree will be viewed from all sides.
- Characteristics: The tree must possess typical tree
characteristics for that species as well as a straight stem,
uniform branching, natural density, and a good rich color.
Once the tree is selected and harvested, it will be transported
by sea to Seattle, Washington then
transferred to a specially designed 104-foot tractor trailer before
setting out on a whistlestop tour across the country to
Washington, D.C. It will be
delivered to the West Lawn of the
U.S. Capitol and decorated with thousands of ornaments hand-made by
Alaskans across the state. The tree lighting is planned for
Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
As the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree embarks on its annual
journey, it does so with the backing of esteemed national partners
such as the Society of American Foresters (SAF), Alaska
Geographic, and also presenting sponsor 84 Lumber.
Learn more and follow the journey of the 2024 U.S. Capitol
Christmas Tree at:
- Website: www.uscapitolchristmastree.com
- Facebook: USCapitolChristmasTree
- Instagram: @USCapitolChristmasTree
- X: @USCapitolTree
To learn more about 84 Lumber, visit www.84lumber.com.
About the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
The U.S. Capitol
Christmas Tree initiative is a 54-year tradition in which one of
the nation's 154 national forests provides a tree for the
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for
the holiday season. The project is made possible with support from
partners with cash and in-kind contributions from companies large
and small as well as volunteers locally and across America. For a
list of 2024 sponsors and to join in the Christmas spirit, visit
uscapitolchristmastree.com and @uscapitolchristmastree
on Facebook and Instagram.
About the Society of American Foresters
For nearly 125
years, the Society of American Foresters (SAF), a professional
member-based organization, has united forestry and natural
resources professionals, boasting a membership of over 9,300
individuals. Dedicated to advancing sustainable forest management
through science, education, and technology, SAF is committed to
fostering professional excellence while safeguarding the enduring
health, integrity, and utilization of forests for the betterment of
society. In collaboration with Alaska Geographic, SAF serves as the
non-profit partner of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, helping the
USDA Forest Service to ensure a captivating and engaging
journey.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84
Lumber Co. is the nation's largest privately held supplier of
building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading
services for single and multifamily residences and commercial
buildings. The company operates 320 facilities which include
stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and
engineered wood product centers in 33 states. 84 Lumber also offers
turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including
framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and
drywall. A certified national women's business enterprise owned by
Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named as
one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 by Newsweek
and was named one of America's Top Retailers 2024 by USA Today. The company was also recognized as
one of America's Largest Private Companies in 2023 by Forbes. The
company also made the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing
Companies in 2023. For more information, visit
www.84lumber.com and join us on Facebook,
Instagram, or LinkedIn.
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