Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski selected artist Vincent Peraino to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Senator Ben Cardin selected artist Nina Orlando to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest selected artist Will Bassett to decorate the 1st District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger selected artist Britnie Walston to decorate the 2nd District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes selected artist Patty Kuzbida to decorate the 3rd District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congresswoman Donna Edwards selected artist Barb Bancroft to decorate the 4th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman Steny H. Hoyer selected artist Ian Goldin to decorate the 5th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman Roscoe Bartlett selected artist Harry L. Richardson to decorate the 6th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen selected artist Millie Shott to decorate the 8th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian