Half Staff Notifications
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, April 21, the day of interment, for former First Lady Barbara Bush who passed away yesterday.
The Governor released this statement, "Barbara Bush will always be remembered as a true American treasure. She was a tireless advocate for family literacy -- often referred to as the First Lady of Literacy. Her legacy of service and passion for improving the lives of others will leave a lasting impact not only in the United States but across the world. Our prayers go out to President George H.W. Bush and the entire Bush family.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement04/17/2018 to 04/20/2018
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on March 2, 2018 for the interment of Reverend Billy Graham.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment03/01/2018
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 23, 2018 for the interment of 1st Sgt. Nicholas S. Amsberry of Mesa, Arizona, who died in Germany while deployed to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in support of operation Atlantic Resolve.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment02/22/2018
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately, until sunset Monday, February 19, 2018 to honor the victims of the senseless tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
Governor Ducey released the following statement: "Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff until sunset, Monday, February 19 in honor and remembrance of the victims of the Parkland shooting. Our prayers are with them and everyone impacted."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement02/14/2018 to 02/18/2018
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset today, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 to honor the life of 1st Sgt. Nicholas S. Amsberry of Mesa, Arizona, who died Monday in Germany. 1st Sgt. Amsberry was deployed to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in support of operation Atlantic Resolve.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement02/06/2018