Political Quotes

“I rise today to commend the Bristol TN, Tree City USA Board, which was founded 6 years ago to enhance the natural beauty of the Bristol area. Under the leadership of Dr. Donald Ellis, the tree board has embarked on a massive reforestation project in their area. Since the effort began, Tennesseeans have volunteered one by one to plant trees around Bristol with the goal of planting 1 million trees by the Tennessee bicentennial this year. Mr. President, I'm proud to say that these volunteers have not only reached their goal, but they will gather together on September 6 to plant tree number 1 million and one. This is truly an example of the spirit that has made the Volunteer State great for 200 years, and it's fitting that the 1 million and first tree will be planted this year by a volunteer. In celebration of the bicentennial, my family and I also planted a tree--in Washington DC. Earlier this summer, Karyn, the boys and I planted a tulip poplar--the Tennessee State tree --on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building. This bicentennial tree will serve as the official Tennessee State tree on the Capitol grounds and as a testament to the contagious nature of beautification efforts like Tree City USA. Mr. President, I commend Tree City USA for its dedication to the community of Bristol. Projects like Tree City USA not only benefit the people of Bristol, but all Americans. I would also like to commend the people of Bristol, TN and thank them for their efforts.”