But that did not stop County Executive John R. Leopold from holding a ceremony yesterday declaring it the state tree.
The Department of Natural Resources said that particular tree is indeed the state champion white oak, but becoming the official state tree requires a process via the legislature, leading to an official proclamation.
"While there is no legislation controlling it the precedent is for the legislature and the governor to issue a...
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