Senate Librarian Leona Faust Tree

Botanical Name

Ulmus americana

Year

2023

Location

Capitol Square, N.E.

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Plaque Text

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

Ulmus Americana 'Jefferson'
(Jefferson American Elm)

Sponsored by
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

To Honor
The Life and Service
of Senate Librarian Leona Faust

Planted on May 15, 2023

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