This morning, Representative Mark Amodei, Senator Jacky Rosen, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Representative Dina Titus and other distinguished guests gathered on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to dedicate a tree in honor of the people of Nevada.

"Today we are planting a Jefferson American elm, which is known for its iconic vase-shaped crown and incredible resilience." said Thomas E. Austin, Architect of the Capitol. "The Jefferson elm is a beautiful choice to represent the people of the Silver State, and we look forward to the tree gracing the Capitol campus with its beautiful yellow leaves each fall."

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) cares for the historic and picturesque areas surrounding the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capitol Grounds were designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1874, and the AOC continues to follow his plan for creating an urban oasis in the nation's capital.

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Whether you live in the area or are coming from afar, be sure to stop and see the cherry blossoms sprinkled throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.

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