Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to Take Place Friday
By: Blake Deshazo
Updated: December 6, 2012
MONTGOMERY
- Governor Robert Bentley, First Lady Dianne Bentley and members of the
Garden Club of Alabama on Friday will light the State's Christmas tree
during a ceremony that begins at 5:15
p.m. at the State Capitol.
The
Christmas tree, located at the top of the State Capitol's main entrance
along Dexter Avenue, is a 35-foot Eastern Red Cedar grown in Bullock
County. The tree was donated by Elisabeth Thompson,
owner of the Feathers Plantation in Fitzpatrick.
The
theme of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony is "Every Light a Prayer
for Peace." Joining Governor Bentley at the tree lighting ceremony will
be Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Lt.
Gen. David Fadok, Commander and President of Air University at Maxwell
Air Force Base, who will offer a special tribute to military troops. A
special musical performance will be provided by the 5th and 6th grade
classes from Holy Cross Episcopal School in
Montgomery.
Order of Events for Friday's 5:15 p.m. Lighting Ceremony:
Welcome: Ms. Jo Ann Wade, President, The Garden Club of Alabama
Invocation: Reverend Tim Thompson, Pastor, Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery
Acknowledgments: Mrs. Suzy Shepherd, The Garden Club of Alabama
Tree Lighting History: Ms. Jo Ann Wade, President, The Garden Club of Alabama
Musical Performance: Holy Cross Episcopal School Choir
Christmas Greetings: Governor Robert Bentley
Christmas Greetings: Mayor Todd Strange
Remembering Our Troops: Lieutenant General David Fadok, Commander and President, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base
Musical Performance: Holy Cross Episcopal School Choir
Christmas Tree Lighting: Governor Bentley, Mrs. Bentley and Ms. Wade
Benediction: Reverend Randy Harvill, Pastor, Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Chapman
