Political Quotes

“Today we celebrate a beloved national tradition of lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, known as 'the People's Tree.' This year marks a historic first for Nevada: The tree comes from our own Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the largest National Forest in the lower 48 States. Affectionately named 'Silver Belle,' this 53-foot red fir was harvested from the Carson Ranger District in northern Nevada. Over the last several months, Nevadans from across the State came together to make the thousands of ornaments that adorn the tree, bringing this year's theme, 'Starry Skies to Neon Lights: the Spirit of the Silver State,' to the Capitol. This year's tree lighter is Grady Armstrong, a fourth grader from Virginia City, NV, whose winning essay captured all that the Silver State has to offer, from our national forests and public lands to our ghost towns and dark skies. Grady's love for Nevada is clear, and I am proud to have him here to light the tree.”