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'Tis the Season
Parks and Recreation Hosts the Capitol Christmas Tree
By Amy Kapp

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collaborated with schools and senior centers to plan a large celebration with traditional holiday festivities and kick-offs for
two holiday programs that benefit less fortunate families.
" When our department puts on an event
and the community benefits through participation, their quality of life is enriched
and the city grows a little bit more, " said
Marc Brust, Peoria's recreation supervisor.
During the progression to Washington, D.C., the tree will travel on its side in a
-custom-cradle. When it reaches the Capitol,
it will be decorated with 5,000 ornaments
made by Arizona school children, as well
as 10,000 eco-friendly LED lights. The tree
will be illuminated during a ceremony with
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others. After the
holidays, the tree will be recycled as mulch
for Capital Complex landscape projects.
For more information about the 2009
Capitol Christmas Tree Project, go to www.
capitolchristmastree2009.org.
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