December 01, 2023 - York, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Brig. Gen. Laura McHugh, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs deputy adjutant general-Army helped kick off the 2023 Trees for Troops donation weekend at Strathmeyer Christmas Trees in York, encouraging Pennsylvanians to donate Christmas trees to active-duty military and their families. "As you search for a tree to decorate your home for the holidays, we hope you'll remember Pennsylvania's servicemen and women by donating a Christmas tree to brighten their holidays," 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 and personal greetings 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 293,392 Christmas trees to military families and troops in the United States and overseas.Speakers Include:Gerrit Strathmeyer - Owner, Strathmeyer Christmas TreesBrigadier General Laura McHugh - Deputy Adjutant General of DMVAAgriculture Secretary Russell ReddingSenator Kristin Phillips-Hill
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