Kentucky Ag News Headlines Commonwealth Christmas Tree Delivered to State Capitol Kentucky Ag Connection - 11/20/2009 The Finance and Administration Cabinet, along with the Frankfort Plant Board, today delivered the Commonwealth Christmas tree to the State Capitol. The tree will stand in front of the State Capitol and will be lit during the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 30. This year's tree was donated by Jackie and Joyce Gritton, of Lawrenceburg. The family donated the tree in memory of their late son, Kevin D. Gritton. "The tree for this year's lighting ceremony has significant importance because of the family's heartfelt donation and their touching story," said Gov. Steve Beshear. "During the first Christmas holidays in 2008 after I became governor, Jane and I had the honor of lighting the Commonwealth's Christmas tree, and we are looking forward to doing so again this year, and every year while I am governor." "Kevin would do anything for anybody and had a heart of gold. His big joy in life was doing something for others and even though his life was short, he lived a very full and fulfilled life," said the Grittons. "He thoroughly enjoyed Christmas and loved to give unique personal gifts. We can't think of a better way to celebrate his memory than to give this tree in his honor as a personal gift to the Commonwealth of Kentucky." The Grittons also have a son, Barry and a daughter, Amy. The donated Christmas tree is a Norway Spruce and stands 30 feet tall. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Monday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. on the Capitol steps. Entertainment will be provided by the Western Hills High School Choir, Frankfort School of Ballet, Frankfort Children Singers and Frankfort County High School Chamber Choir. Sadie Meyer will perform on the violin at the Governor's Mansion following the ceremony. Those in attendance will include Gov. Steve Beshear, First Lady Jane Beshear, Andy and Britiany Beshear, Frankfort Mayor Gippy Graham and a special visit from Santa Claus. The event is free and open to the public. More from this state at: Kentucky Ag Connection Copyright © 2010 - USAgNet.com. All Rights Reserved.