Congratulating Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County in Sidney Township for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas Tree.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
H.Res. 917 is a ceremonial House Resolution that formally congratulates Korson's Tree Farms in Montcalm County, Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree. The resolution also recognizes the broader economic importance of the Christmas tree industry to both Michigan and the nation.
Who Benefits and How
Korson's Tree Farms receives official Congressional recognition and an invitation to be honored at the U.S. Capitol Building. The Christmas tree industry in Michigan and nationally also benefits from formal Congressional acknowledgment of their agricultural and economic contributions. This recognition may provide positive publicity for the farm and the industry generally.
Who Bears the Burden and How
As a ceremonial resolution, this bill imposes no costs, regulations, or burdens on anyone. There is no funding involved and no compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
- Formally congratulates Korson's Tree Farms for the 2025 White House Christmas tree selection
- Recognizes the agricultural and economic significance of the Christmas tree industry
- Invites the farm to the United States Capitol Building for an honor ceremony
- Directs the Clerk of the House to provide enrolled copies of the resolution to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A ceremonial House Resolution congratulating Korson's Tree Farms in Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree and recognizing the economic significance of the Christmas tree industry.
Who Benefits
- Korson's Tree Farms
- Christmas tree industry in Michigan
- Christmas tree growers nationally
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Ceremonial
Primary Purpose
A ceremonial House Resolution congratulating Korson's Tree Farms in Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree and recognizing the economic significance of the Christmas tree industry.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ceremonial recognition of a Michigan Christmas tree farm selected for the White House and acknowledgment of the Christmas tree industry's economic importance"
Identified Gains
- Korson's Tree Farms
- Christmas tree industry in Michigan
- Christmas tree growers nationally
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. James, Mr. Bergman, Ms. Scholten, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Korson's Tree Farms (Michigan Christmas tree grower)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "clerk"
- → Clerk of the House of Representatives
- "house_of_representatives"
- → U.S. House of Representatives
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