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Flags are at half-staff today.
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 29 in honor of all service members who have died for our country. The flag should then be raised to full staff at noon to honor those veterans who are still living.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
PHOENIX — In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.
“Arizona's Peace Officers selflessly put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe and their dedication will never be taken for granted. Let us honor those brave individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the families who have suffered a tremendous loss,” said Governor Hobbs.
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Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/15/2023
In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset May 11, 2023 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Allen, Texas.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other05/08/2023 to 05/11/2023
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 1, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.
"Today, we honor and mourn the loss of Arizona's Peace Officers who in the last year have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Governor Hobbs. "Our law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe and their dedication to service will have a lasting impact on the entire state. My sincere condolences to the families of these fallen heroes, your loved ones will never be forgotten."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/01/2023
In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset March 31, 2023 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee.
Governor Hobbs released the following statement:
“As flags across our state and our country are lowered for the six victims of school gun violence in Nashville, we mourn their loss, along with all others killed by gun violence. Our schools should be safe places for students and teachers, this could have and should have been prevented."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Regards,
Arizona Department of Administration
- Other03/28/2023 to 03/31/2023
In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff January 23 through sunset January 26, 2023 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, California.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement01/23/2023 to 01/26/2023