December 02, 2022 - York, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Col. Donald O'Shell, Director of Staff, Headquarters Pennsylvania Air National Guard, helped kick off the 2022 Trees for Troops donation weekend at Strathmeyer Christmas Trees in York, and encouraged Pennsylvanians to donate Christmas trees to active-duty military and their families. "It's prime holiday decorating time. As you search for a tree that feels right for your home, think about the servicemen and women who would enjoy a donated Christmas tree to serve as a little reminder of home," said Redding. "This weekend, we invite you share your gratitude to members of the military and their families and spread the holiday spirit by donating a tree through Trees for Troops." Trees for Troops is a national program that provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to armed forces members and their families each holiday season through donations, sponsorships, grants, and the work of volunteers. Since 2005, Trees for Troops has provided more than 277,001 Christmas trees to military families and troops in the United States and overseas.Speakers Include: Gerrit Strathmeyer - Owner, Strathmeyer Trees Russell Redding - Secretary, PA Dept. Of Agriculture Colonel Donald O'Shell - Director of Staff, Headquarters Pennsylvania Air National Guard Representative Carol Hill-Evans Julie Wheeler -York County Commissioner Mark Smith - FedEx
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