[Archived] News Release - City of Alexandria In Search Of Holiday Tree

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	September 24, 2007 PIO# 240-07	Jennifer Harris, Communications Officer, 703.838.5078

City of Alexandria In Search Of Holiday Tree

The City of Alexandria is in search of a Colorado Blue Spruce, Leyland Cypress or other well-formed evergreen tree approximately 25 to 35 feet tall to serve as the City’s official 2007 Holiday Tree. The tree will be decorated and displayed at Market Square throughout the 2007 holiday season. The City will remove the tree from the donor’s property in mid-November and grind the stump at no cost.

"The City appreciates the generosity of past donors of our holiday tree, which is the centerpiece of the City's seasonal decorations at Market Square each year," said Mayor William D. Euille.

The City’s Holiday Tree will be lighted during the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 23, at Market Square, 301 King St. The lighting of the Holiday Tree officially opens the holiday season in Alexandria.

Persons in the Washington metropolitan area who are interested in donating a tree should contact John Noelle, City Arborist, at 703.838.4999 or e-mail john.noelle@alexandriava.gov.

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