84 Lumber announced it will serve as the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., during the holiday season.
“84 Lumber is thrilled to sponsor the tree that brings so many people joy throughout the holidays,” 84 Lumber president Maggie Hardy Knox said in a news release. “We’re excited to be working with the U.S. Forest Service and Choose Outdoors for the first time through this partnership as well.”
Since 1964, a different national forest has been selected each year to provide a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The tree’s nickname, ‘People’s Tree,’ reflects the nickname for the U.S. House of Representatives: the People’s House. The 2022 tree will come from the National Forests in North Carolina. The tree lighting ceremony will take place in late November and the tree will be lit each evening until January 1, 2023.
“The annual journey is only possible with the help of sponsors from both the public and private sectors,” Bruce Ward, president of Choose Outdoors, the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, said. “We’re grateful for the time and resources that 84 Lumber and all our invaluable partners are providing to help make this the best tour to date.”
Eighty Four, Pa.-based 84 Lumber is a supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and services for the single-family, multifamily, and commercial markets. The company operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops, and engineered wood product centers in over 30 states. The suppliers offers turnkey installation services for framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall.
