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| ARKANSAS | DATE: MAY 2, 2017 | WHEREAS: Cove Creek Pearson Fire Chief Doug Deckard was killed in the line of duty on April 30, 2017, while monitoring water lines on Arkansas Highway 25 during a severe thunderstorm. Deckard was struck by a vehicle and passed away as a result; and
WHEREAS: Deckard was a devoted and brave firefighter for over four decades. He also served his community as Cleburne County Search and Rescue Team Coordinator and was active in other local positions; and
WHEREAS: Deckard had a heart for service, and he was consistently helping others around him; and
WHEREAS: Deckard demonstrated a lifetime of public service through his selfless nature and his years of commitment to Cleburne County and to Arkansas. His leadership and diligence to provide protection for citizens speaks to his strong character and compassion for his fellow man. Deckard will be remembered and cherished for his meaningful life;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ASA HUTCHINSON, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, in tribute to the memory of the Fire Chief Doug Deckard and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the state flag of Arkansas be flown at half-staff from May 1st, 2017 to the day of interment.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas to be affixed this 1st day of May, in the year of our Lord 2017.
Asa Hutchinson, Governor
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: MAY 2, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, May 2, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of fallen Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Bosley of the United States Air Force, who died Friday, April 21.
“Brandon was a dedicated military man who will be remembered for his service to his country. I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends and community during this time,” Snyder said. READ MORE
| | NORTH CAROLINA | DATE: MAY 1 - 4, 2017 | Gov. Roy Cooper today confirmed all North Carolina flags at state facilities should remain lowered to half-staff in tribute to Sgt. Meggan Lee Callahan, who was killed last week while at work at Bertie Correctional Institution. Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on Thursday. Callahan had served with the N.C. Department of Public Safety since 2012. She lived in Edenton.
| | MICHIGAN | APRIL 28, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday, April 28, within the state Capitol complex in honor of former state Rep. Alvin Kukuk, who died Saturday, April 22. READ MORE
| | COLORADO | APRIL 28, 2017 | DENVER — Thursday, April 27, 2017 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, April 28, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Adams County Firefighter Brett Anderson. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset. READ MORE
| | NORTH CAROLINA | DATE: APRIL 27 - 28, 2017 | Gov. Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to Sgt. Megan Lee Callahan, who was killed Wednesday while at work at Bertie Correctional Institution. Flags should be returned to full staff at sunset on Friday. Callahan had served with the N.C. Department of Public Safety since 2012. She live in Edenton.
| | DELAWARE | DATE: APRIL 26 - MAY 5, 2017 | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Governor Carney this evening ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Delaware State Police Corporal Stephen J. Ballard. Corporal Ballard was killed this afternoon valiantly protecting the community and fellow Delawareans in the line of duty.
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: APRIL 21, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday, April 21, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Brandon Cavanaugh of Bay City, a Sergeant in the Michigan National Guard, who died Thursday, April 13. READ MORE
| | ALASKA | DATE: APRIL 20 - 21, 2017 | April 19, 2017 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska flags be lowered in honor of former Representative Bill Miles, who passed away in Treasure Island, Florida on Friday, April 14th at the age of 73. Representative Miles served in the Alaska Legislature from 1977-1980. READ MORE
| | NEW JERSEY | DATE: APRIL 19, 2017 | Today, State buildings are flying flags at half-staff in recognition of the life and in mourning the passing of Judge Fredrick Bernard Lacey.
| | SOUTH CAROLINA | DATE: APRIL 19, 2047 | Governor Henry McMaster requests that the flags be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, to honor the memory and service of Officer Jason Gregory Harris of the Spartanburg Police Department.
| PENNSYLVANIA
| DATE: APRIL 14 - 18, 2017
| Friday, April 14, 2017 - Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff throughout Pennsylvania to honor Dan Rooney, long-time owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and former United States Ambassador to Ireland.
"Mr. Rooney was truly loyal and dedicated to the tremendous organization he built and the city and country that he loved," Governor Wolf said. "On behalf of every Pennsylvanian, Frances and I express our deepest condolences to the Rooney family, Dan's friends and colleagues, and every member of Steeler Nation, and we encourage Pennsylvanians statewide to join us in this tribute."
Commonwealth flags shall remain lowered at half-staff until his interment. The United States Flag should remain at full-staff during this tribute. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
| | MONTANA | DATE: APRIL 12, 2017 | I hereby order all flags flown in the state of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 to honor former Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, John Sheehy, who passed away on April 7th, 2017.
Justice John Sheehy was a fearless champion of Montanans' rights and fought to protect our Montana values throughout his entire life. Born and raised in Butte, he learned the values of hard work, respect, and keeping your word. John Sheehy was elected in 1959 to the Montana Legislature and then served three terms on the Montana Supreme Court before his retirement in 1991. His life was dedicated to serving the people of our state and his values of service carry on with his eleven children.
| | ALASKA | DATE: APRIL 12 - 13, 2017 | April 11, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker ordered all Alaska flags be lowered today in honor of former Senate President Jan Faiks, who passed away on Monday after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Faiks served in the Alaska Senate from 1983 to 1990, and was Senate President from 1987 to 1988. READ MORE
| WISCONSIN
| DATE: APRIL 11 UNTIL INTERMENT, 2017
| The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, April 11, 2017, as a mark of respect for Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Anthony J. Borostowski. In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning immediately today and ending at sunset on the day of interment.
| RHODE ISLAND
| DATE: APRIL 6 - 9, 2017
| PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered until sunset on April 6, 2017 in honor of former U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn. Rhode Island flags will remain at half-staff until sunrise on Monday, April 10, 2017 in honor of former Rhode Island Senate President Pro Tempore William A. Walaska.
"John Glenn will be remembered as a national hero and true public servant," Raimondo said in December after his death. "His life and career taught a nation that even the impossible is attainable when we work together. His contributions have solidified America's place as a leader in science and technology, as well as inspired millions."
Raimondo also asks Rhode Islanders to lower their flags as a mark of respect.
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: APRIL 6, 2017
| A Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump Honoring the Memory of John Glenn
HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOHN GLENN
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| PENNSYLVANIA
| DATE: APRIL 5 UNTIL INTERMENT, 2017
| Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff on the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex in Dauphin County and throughout all of Lebanon County to honor fallen firefighter James Yiengst. James Yiengst, 72, a resident of Myerstown, Lebanon County, and a 55 year member of Keystone Fire Company, died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from injuries sustained in the line-of-duty. Commonwealth flags shall remain lowered at half-staff until his interment.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
| | KENTUCKY | DATE: APRIL 4, 2017 | FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 3, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin has proclaimed flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, April 4, from sunrise to sunset at all state buildings, as a mark of respect for Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Rodman. READ MORE
| | MISSOURI | DATE: APRIL 3, 2017 | Effective immediately, by order of the Governor, all flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, until sunset on Monday, April 3, 2017, in honor of retired Captain Firefighter Art Ricks.
| | MASSACHUSETTS | DATE: APRIL 3 UNTIL INTERMENT, 2017 | Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, today April 3, 2017 until the day of interment in honor of Massachusetts State Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly, Fourth Middlesex district, of Arlington, MA who passed away on April 2, 2017. Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided once received by the Governor’s Office. This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: APRIL 3, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Monday, April 3, within the state Capitol complex in honor of former state Rep. Robert Mahoney, who died March 30, 2017. READ MORE
| | MASSACHUSETTS | DATE: MARCH 31, 2017 | Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 31, 2017 in honor of CPL Jules Hauterman, Jr. MIA 1950 – 2016. This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
| | WISCONSIN | DATE: MARCH 24 UNTIL INTERMENT, 2017 | Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services Employee Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz. In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning immediately today and ending at sunset on the day of interment.
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: MARCH 24, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday, March 24, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Andrew Becker, an Air Force captain who died Tuesday, March 14. READ MORE
| | NEW MEXICO | DATE: MARCH 23, 2017 | Santa Fe, NM - Today, Governor Susana Martinez issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in honor and mourning of U.S. Air Force Captain Frederick Dellecker. READ MORE
| | NEW HAMPSHIRE | DATE: MARCH 22, 2017 | Following the passing of State Senator Scott McGilvray and in honor of his commitment to public service, Governor Chris Sununu today directed state flags be flown at half-staff until the interment: "Valerie and I join the people of New Hampshire, as we reflect upon the passing of Senator McGilvray. A lifelong public servant, Senator McGilvray embodied the spirit of New Hampshire, where serving our communities is a way of life and is a duty we know he held close to his heart. To honor him and to express our gratitude for his service, I have directed state flags to fly at half-staff."
| | MASSACHUSETTS | DATE: MARCH 22, 2017 | Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in honor of Firefighter Joseph Toscano of the Watertown Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Friday, March 17, 2017. This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
| | MARYLAND | DATE: MARCH 21,2017 | Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff This is to advise you that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective at sunrise, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. This is in honor of Edward Chow, Jr., who was the former Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
| | VIRGINIA | DATE: MARCH 17, 2017 | Governor's flag order for the state Capitol in Richmond - This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of Montford Point Marine John R. Johnson. I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Friday, March 17, 2017, and remain at half-staff until sunset. Ordered on this, 16th day of March, 2017.
Sincerely,
Terence R. McAuliffe
| | ARIZONA | DATE: MARCH 16, 2017 | Governor Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, March 16th for the interment of Navajo Nation Officer Houston James Largo. Officer Largo was killed in the line of duty while seeking to keep others safe. Businesses, individuals, and other organizations are encouraged to participate in this tribute.
| | WYOMING | DATE: MARCH 16, 2017 | Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of former Wyoming District Court Judge Elizabeth "Betty" Kail, from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Judge Kail served from 1982-1994.
| | KANSAS | DATE: MARCH 15-16, 2017 | Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Governor Sam Brownback ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sun-up until sun-down beginning immediately and lasting through sun-down Thursday, March 16 to honor former Kansas Lt. Governor John W. Crutcher, who passed away March 13, 2017. READ MORE
| | WYOMING | DATE: MARCH 14, 2017 | Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Representative Carleton F. Perry, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sheridan County. Mr. Perry served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1977-82.
| ARIZONA
| DATE: MARCH 14, 2017
| Governor Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Tuesday, March 14th in honor of Navajo Nation Officer Houston James Largo. Officer Largo was killed in the line of duty while seeking to keep others safe. His tragic loss reminds us of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every time they put on the uniform. Our state mourns with the Navajo Nation for this fallen hero, and our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Businesses, individuals, and other organizations are encouraged to participate in this tribute.
| WYOMING
| DATE: MARCH 13, 2017 | Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former State and U.S. Representative John Wold from sunrise to sunset statewide on Monday, March 13, 2017. Mr. Wold served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1957-59 and the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969-71.
| | PENNSYLVANIA | DATE: MARCH 12, 2017 | Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in York and Dauphin Counties to remain flying at half-staff to honor fallen City of Harrisburg firefighter Dennis DeVoe. Dennis DeVoe, a resident of Stewartstown and a 21 year member of Harrisburg fire service, died from injuries after his car was struck by another vehicle while en route to a fire in Harrisburg on March 10th. Flags shall remain lowered at half-staff until his internment. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. READ MORE
| | TENNESSEE | DATE: MARCH 7 UNTIL INTERMENT 2017 | By order of the Governor, in memory of Sen. Douglas Henry, flags have been lowered to half-staff over the State Capitol until the senator's interment.
| | MASSACHUSETTS | DATE: MARCH 4, 2017 | Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in honor of United States armed service representatives - MK3 Kristina Lee Cooley, United States Coast Guard, of Feeding Hills, MA, who passed away on February 15, 2017
| | WISCONSIN | DATE: MARCH 4, 2017 | he Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, Saturday, March 4, 2017, as a mark of respect for former State Representative Tom Larson who passed aways on February 18, 2017. In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning at sunrise Saturday, March 4, 2017, and ending at sunset on that date.
| | COLORADO | DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2017 | DENVER — Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Feb. 22, on all public buildings statewide in honor of former Colorado Lt. Gov. Mark Hogan, who died last week. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
| | MONTANA | DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, February 21th, 2017 to honor former Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, Karla Gray, who passed away February 19th, 2017. Chief Justice Karla Gray was a dedicated public servant and determined champion for access to justice in Montana. As the first female chief justice in Montana history, she never set out to be a role model, but her work ethic, humor, humility, and sense of justice have served as an inspiration for countless young lawyers in the state. Montana is forever stronger and more just as a result of her life, her service, and her example. STEVE BULLOCK Governor
| | SOUTH CAROLINA | DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2017 | Governor Henry McMaster requests that the flags be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Monday, February 20, 2017, to honor the memory and public service of Representative Joseph H. “Joe” Neal.
| | WISCONSIN | DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2017 | Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for former Representative Marcel Dandeneau who passed away on February 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held for Representative Marcel Dandeneau Saturday, February 18, 2017.
| | ALASKA | DATE: FEBRUARY 15 - 18, 2017 | February 14, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker ordered all Alaska Flags be lowered today in honor of former Representative M. Michael Miller of Juneau, who passed away last week. Rep. Miller served in the Alaska Legislature from 1971 to 1986.
| | MISSOURI | DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2017 | By order of the Governor, all flags at all State government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties only, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Battalion Chief Thomas G. Byrne who died in the line of duty.
| ILLINOIS
| DATE: FEBRUARY 11 - 13, 2017
| The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Firefighter John Michael “Mike” Cummins of the Homer Fire Protection District, Homer, IL . Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel from Sunrise, Saturday, February 11, 2017 until Sunset, Monday, February 13, 2017
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2017 | LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the state Capitol complex on Friday, Feb. 10, in honor of former state Rep. Steve Andrews, who died Saturday, Jan. 28. READ MORE
| | ILLINOIS | DATE: FEBRUARY 8 - 10, 2017 | The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens United States Navy Hometown: Peoria, Illinois Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from Sunrise: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 until Sunset: Friday, February 10, 2017
| | MINNESOTA | DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2017 | ST. PAUL, MN – In observance of the 74th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2017.
| MASSACHUSETTS
| MASSACHUSETTS
| Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in honor of Senior Airman Deanna Kelsey Richards United States Air Force of Framingham, MA, who passed away unexpectedly.
| | OHIO | DATE: JANUARY 28, 2017 | In honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Officer David Fahey, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Ohio by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse on January 28, 2017 from sunrise to sunset.
| | TEXAS | DATE : JANUARY 25,2017 | Former U.S. Navy Captain Gene Cernan passed away on January 16, 2017. As an astronaut, Captain Cernan played an important role in the exploration of space and in the development of the aerospace industry in Texas. He was the last man to set foot on the moon and his final resting place will be in the Texas State Cemetery. As such, it seems fitting that flags in Texas should be flown at half-staff on the day of his interment.
| | ILLINOIS | DATE: JANUARY 23-25, 2017 | Honoring Illinois' Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Officer Raymond Murrell of the Bloomingdale Police Department.
| | NEW MEXICO | DATE: JANUARY 21- 23, 2017 | Governor Susana Martinez Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor and Mourning of Lea County Sheriff Steve Ackerman
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| | SOUTH DAKOTA | DATE: JANUARY 21,2017 | PIERRE, S.D. – Flags at the State Capitol will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 21, to honor the life of former legislator Kenneth George “Kenny” McNenny of Sturgis, who passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17. McNenny, 81, represented the Meade County area in the state House from 1987 to 2000 and state Senate from 2005 to 2008. McNenny served as majority whip from 1997 to 2000.
| ARIZONA
| DATE: JANUARY 17, 2017
| Governor Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, January 17th, for the interment of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lance Corporal Jose F. "Jojo" Jimenez. Lance Corporal Jimenez was killed in action in Vietnam for actions that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Originally buried in Mexico, his remains will be moved to Arizona and he will be interred next to his mother. His family had settled in Arizona after coming to the United States when he was a young child. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and received the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his indomitable courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unfaltering devotion to duty, which upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Businesses, individuals, and other organizations are encouraged to participate in this tribute.
| | MINNESOTA | DATE: JANUARY 12, 2017 | ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Judge Miles Lord, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 12, 2017. READ MORE
| | NEVADA | DATE: JANUARY 11 - 17, 2017 | EO# 2016-38 Ordering Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect and Remembrance of Senator Glenn's Life and Service. READ MORE
| | FLORIDA | DATE: JANUARY 6 - 8, 2017 | In honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed in Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon hours of January 6, 2017, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida. The flags shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Gov. Rick Scott
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: JANUARY 3,2017 | LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff today, Jan. 3, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Fred A. Newton, Sr., a captain with the Somerset Township Fire Department and EMS, who died Tuesday, Dec. 27. READ MORE
| | SOUTH DAKOTA | DATE: JANUARY 3, 2017 | Gov. Daugaard Orders State Capitol Flags At Half-Staff For Former State Rep. Ervin Bader.
PIERRE, S.D. – Flags at the State Capitol will fly at half-staff on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, to honor the life of former legislator Ervin Bader who passed away on Christmas Day. Bader, 96, represented the Edmunds County area in the state House for three terms from 1955 to 1960.
| HAWAII
| DATE: DECEMBER 27, 2016
| HONOLULU – As a mark of respect for the late former Hawai‘i State Representative Mark Moses, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, December 27 and on the date of the memorial service, to be determined. READ MORE
| | KANSAS | DATE: DECEMBER 19 - 21, 2016 | Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff starting immediately through sun-down on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in honor of former Kansas Speaker of the House James Braden, who passed away Dec. 17, 2016. READ MORE
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: DECEMBER 9-17, 2016
| UPDATE: Tentative John Glenn interment date: Saturday, December 17th. In accordance to Pres. Obama's proclamation below, the American flag should return to full-staff at sunset December 17, 2016.
DEATH OF JOHN GLENN - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
BARACK OBAMA
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| | GEORGIA | DATE: DECEMBER 9 - 11, 2016 | Half-Staff Alert for Georgia through 12/11 in honor of Officer Nicholas Ryan Smarr. READ MORE
| WASHINGTON
| DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2016
| Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Tacoma Police Officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez, 45, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, December 9, 2016. Officer Gutierrez was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 30.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on December 9, 2016. Please notify your staff and all of your field offices and facilities around the state. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma. It is open to the public. The time has yet to be announced.
| | WISCONSIN | DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2016 | The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, Friday, December 9, 2016, as a mark of respect for retired Four-Star General Robert W. Cone of the United States Army who passed away on September 19, 2016. General Robert W. Cone will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Friday, December 9, 2016.
In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning at sunrise Friday, December 9, 2016, and ending at sunset on that date.
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2016
| National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| | ARIZONA | DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2016 | Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 5th, for the interment of Staff Sergeant Kevin J. McEnroe of Tucson, Arizona. He died on November 4, 2016, in Jafr, Jordan, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The services for Sergeant McEnroe will be held Monday at Arlington National Cemetery. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| | COLORADO | DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2016
| DENVER - Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 - Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 2, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset. READ MORE
| MICHIGAN
| DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2016
| LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday, Dec. 2, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Wayne State University Police Officer Collin Rose. Officer Rose died Wednesday, Nov. 23, after he was shot in the line of duty on Nov. 22. READ MORE
| UTAH
| DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2016
| SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 28, 2016) - Governor Gary R. Herbert has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of Utah on the day of Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Ellsworth's funeral, Wed., Nov. 30, 2016.
| MISSOURI
| DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 2016
| Effective immediately, by order of the Governor, all flags at all Missouri courthouses will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the date of interment as a mark of respect for the passing of Judge Richard B. Teitelman.
Also, by order of the Governor, flags at all state and government facilities shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the date of interment as a mark of respect for Judge Richard B. Teitelman
| MARYLAND
| DATE: NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2, 2016
| Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff This is to advise you that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective sunrise, Monday, November 28, 2016 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Friday, December 2, 2016. This is in honor of LT GEN (MD) James F. Fretterd (RET), who passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016.
| | GEORGIA | DATE: NOVEMBER 28,2016 | Flags lowered to half-staff until sunset 11/29, in honor of US Marshal Patrick Carothers, killed in the line of duty. READ MORE
| MICHIGAN
| DATE: NOVEMBER 28,2016
| LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff Monday, Nov. 28, in honor of former state Sen. John D. Pridnia who died Thursday, Nov. 17, after a two-year battle with ALS. READ MORE
| SOUTH DAKOTA
| DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2016
| PIERRE, S.D. – Former state legislator Robert A. “Bob” Roe of Brookings passed away on Nov. 18, 2016. Roe, 62, was appointed to the state House of Representatives in 1989 by Gov. George S. Mickelson. He represented the Brookings area in the House until 2000 and served as majority whip from 1995 to 1998. Gov. Dennis Daugaard has ordered flags to fly half-staff at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the day of Roe’s funeral.
| ILLINOIS
| DATE: NOVEMBER 21 - 23, 2016
| The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Private First Class Tyler R. Iubelt United States Army Hometown: Du Quoin, Illinois.
| | PENNSYLVANIA | DATE: NOVEMBER 18 - 30, 2016 | Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in Butler County to fly at half-staff to honor Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer. READ MORE
| MONTANA - ADAIR COUNTY ONLY
| DATE: NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2016
| Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Adair County only, from sunrise Saturday, November 19, until sunset on Friday, November 25, in memory of Sergeant First Class Matthew C. Lewellen.
| | MISSOURI | DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2016 | By order of the Governor, all flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at all Sate and government offices will be flown at half-staff, on Saturday, November 19, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Sergeant First Class Matthew C. Lewellen who died while serving his country in Jafr, Jordan.
| | NEW HAMPSHIRE | DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2016 | Flags at half staff today (Wednesday, November 16) for the memorial service for Staff Sgt. David Whitcher.
| | ALASKA | DATE: NOVEMBER 14 - 18, 2016 | November 14, 2016 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska State flags be lowered in honor of former Alaska State Representative Joe Ryan, who passed away in Fairbanks on November 7th at the age of 80. Representative Ryan served in the 20th Alaska State Legislature, from 1997-1998. READ MORE
| | ARIZONA | DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2016 | Governor Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow November 14, 2016 for the interment of fallen Show Low Police Officer Darrin Reed. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2016 | LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the state capitol complex to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, Nov. 14, in honor of former state Sen. Earl Nelson and former state Rep. Jan Dolan, who both died Tuesday, November 1st. READ MORE
| PENNSYLVANIA
| DATE: NOVEMBER 10 - 14, 2016
| Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in Washington County to fly at half-staff to honor fallen Canonsburg Police Officer Scott Bashioum. Officer Scott Bashioum was killed in the line-of-duty on the morning of November 10, 2016 in Canonsburg. Flags shall be lowered to half-staff and remain lowered until sunset on Monday, November 14, 2016.
| | GEORGIA | DATE: NOVEMBER 10 - 12, 2016 | Lowering flags to half-staff in honor and memory of Deputy Daryl Smallwood. READ MORE
| ARIZONA
| DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, November 7, in honor of Staff Sergeant Kevin J. McEnroe, of Tucson, Arizona, who died on November 4, 2016, in Jafr, Jordan, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. According to initial reports, Staff Sergeant McEnroe died of injuries sustained from small arms fire.
The Governor will again order flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on the day of Staff Sergeant McEnroe's interment. Arrangements are still pending and will be communicated as soon as possible. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| WISCONSIN
| DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2016
| Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff, Monday, November 7, 2016, as a mark of respect for Firefighter John C. Brocker who died in the line of duty on Monday, October 31, 2016.
| | WISCONSIN | DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2016 | Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff, Friday, November 4, 2016, in honor of Deputy Dan Glaze of the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office who died in the line of duty Saturday, October 29, 2016.
| | PENNSYLVANIA | DATE: NOVEMBER 1 - 4, 2016 | Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in Washington County to honor former Senator J. Barry Stout and at all commonwealth facilities in Northumberland County to honor former Representative Robert "Bob" Belfanti.
Former Senator J. Barry Stout, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. He represented the 46th Senatorial District from 1977 to 2010 in the Pennsylvania Senate. Prior to being a member of the Senate, he represented the 48th Legislative District from 1971-1976 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Former Representative Robert "Bob" Belfanti, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. He represented the 107th Legislative District from 1979 to 2010 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Flags shall remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, November 4, 2016.
| | NORTH CAROLINA | DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | Governor Pat McCrory ordered all North Carolina flags to be immediately lowered to half-staff on all state facilities in honor of North Carolina Representative Paul Luebke. Representative Luebke represented Durham County for 25 years in House District 30. Luebke died at the age of 70 after a battle with lymphoma. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, November 3, 2016.
| OKLAHOMA
| DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2016
| Directing that appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016, to honor former Senateor Sam Lee Helton, who passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. READ MORE
| ILLINOIS
| DATE: NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2016
| Honoring Illinois' Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Thursday, November 3, 2016. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Officer James Brockmeyer of the Chester Police Department. Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel until Sunset, Thursday, November 3, 2016.
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