Yellow ribbon uses the white ribbon as a sign of forgiveness, and cites the story as the precursor to the tradition of the yellow ribbon for welcome home and forgiveness: The symbol became widely known in civilian life in the 1970s. It was the central theme of the popular song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree", Written by Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown and recorded by Tony Orlando and Dawn (among many others), as the sign a released prisoner requested from his wife or lover to indicate that she would welcome him home. He would be able to
Oak Tree, County Durham to share police and fire services with the county. Oak Tree is located in the Middleton St George ward of Darlington, which as of 2005 is represented on the Borough Council by Doris Jones and Bill Maybrey (both Conservative). It is part of the Sedgefield parliamentary constituency, which as of 2005 is represented in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister, Tony Blair (Labour). Oak Tree is in the North East England region, which serves as a constituency for the European Parliament. The local police force is Durham Constabulary. Oak Tree is in the Darlington division. Oak Tree, County