Congratulating Korson's Tree Farms in Montcalm County in Sidney Township for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas Tree.

119th Congress Introduced by Tom Barrett and 12 co-sponsors

The resolution honors Korson’s Tree Farms as the official source of the 2025 White House Christmas tree and invites them to be celebrated in Congress.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4912)

Purpose

H.Res. 917 is a House resolution congratulating Korson’s Tree Farms, located in Montcalm County, Sidney Township, Michigan, for being selected to provide the official White House Christmas tree for 2025. The measure also recognizes the broader significance of the Christmas tree industry to Michigan and the nation, and formally invites Korson’s Tree Farms to be honored at the United States Capitol. It directs the Clerk to furnish enrolled copies of the resolution to the President and First Lady for display.

Key Provisions

Congratulates Korson’s Tree Farms as the selected source for the 2025 White House Christmas tree.

Recognizes the agricultural and economic significance of the Christmas tree industry to Michigan and the United States.

Invites Korson’s Tree Farms to the U.S. Capitol Building to be honored.

Directs the Clerk of the House to provide enrolled copies of the resolution to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for appropriate display.

Background and Context

The resolution highlights Korson’s Tree Farms' notable achievements:
- Crowned Grand Champion of the National Christmas Tree Association Christmas Tree Contest.
- First Michigan grower in 41 years to supply the official White House Christmas tree.
- Michigan’s historical context: 1985 was the last prior year Michigan trees were displayed at the White House.
- Michigan is home to more than 500 Christmas tree farms, with about 37,000 acres in commercial Christmas tree production.
- Michigan ranks third in the nation for the number of Christmas trees harvested.
- The state’s Christmas tree sector contributes to an annual farm-gate value of more than $40 million, including sales of wreaths, cut greens, garlands, and other products.

Who/What Is Affected

Korson’s Tree Farms (the primary subject and beneficiary of the designation).

The Michigan Christmas tree industry and related agricultural/economic interests.

The Office of the President for ceremonial display of the resolution (via copies to the President and First Lady).

The U.S. House, via procedural adoption and ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: December 1, 2025.

Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure; referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (CR H4912 indicates sponsor remarks on that date).

Legislative nature: A non-binding ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriation, with no direct fiscal effect outlined in the text.

Next steps: As a concurrent or standalone resolution, passage by the House would complete the ceremonial recognition; the measure has been referred to the committee for consideration.

Overall Impact

While largely symbolic, H.Res. 917 serves to publicly recognize Korson’s Tree Farms and Michigan’s broader Christmas tree industry, celebrate a notable agricultural achievement, and highlight state contributions to national traditions. It also provides a ceremonial invitation to the grower and ensures formal acknowledgment in the Congressional record and presidential display materials.

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