The Troy City Council adopted the resolution below at last night's meeting.  I'm very pleased that it was adopted by a unanimous vote.

WHEREAS, Christmas trees can be found in the homes of Troy families citywide;

 

WHEREAS, In early December of every year the Mayor, City Council, and people of Troy assemble in a festive gathering to light the Christmas Tree outside in front of City Hall;

 

WHEREAS, Also the national Christmas tree is found each year on The Ellipse in Washington D.C. to proclaim the Christmas season;

 

WHEREAS, Also the state legislature and governor have pronounced that the adorned tree placed in front of the state capital building be named “The State of Michigan Christmas Tree”;

 

WHEREAS, The holiday of Christmas, which is celebrated late in the year, has special importance to the lives of many citizens of Troy and Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, In observance of this holiday, a prominent display is erected on the City Hall grounds;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the tree prominently displayed outside the Troy City Hall late each year be officially designated as “The Troy Christmas Tree” to properly symbolize the cherished event being observed; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a sign with the words, “The Troy Christmas Tree donated by Tom’s Landscape, Troy, MI” be posted near the base of the designated tree;

 

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That from this day forward, the tree and its graceful branches, which adorn the City Hall lawn each year, will be known as “The Troy Christmas Tree.”