Rick Larsen tweeted the following:
"Our beautiful cedar trees are not only a scenic part of the landscape, but a life-sustaining resource thathas been an integral part of the Lummi schelangen or way of life. Today, our ornaments feature woven handmade cedar paper to honor the significance of this tree."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Rick Larsen:
"From thenationaltree.org: Our ornaments represent what we think makes our state beautiful: nature, culture, tradition, and diversity. From time immemorial, the Lummi people have lived in what is now called the Evergreen State."Read on Twitter
"Another piece of WA in D.C.: This year, 2,600+ students participated in the America Celebrates ornament program to decorate the 58 trees that surround @TheNationalTree. WAs tree is decorated w/ornaments made by students in Mrs. Rushs 3rd grade class at Lummi Nation School!"Read on Twitter
"On this weeks #RecapWithRick Progress on the spending bill to fund the governmentPassed a bill to let Puerto Rico choose its statusTraveling to Qatar as part of Presidential Delegation to the #FIFAWorldCup" on Dec. 16Read on Twitter
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