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Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter

Following the news of former President Jimmy Carter's passing, Governor Hobbs released the following statement:

"President Jimmy Carter lived an exemplary life of service, positively impacting nearly every corner of the planet.

“Throughout his career as Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and later founder of The Carter Center, President Carter was a steadfast advocate for peace and prosperity across the globe. He fought against segregation, promoted democracy, and helped eradicate two diseases.

“Above all, he was a loving husband to First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Their seventy-seven-year marriage is the epitome of partnership. Motivated by empathy and faith, they overcame every imaginable obstacle to build a better tomorrow. They will be missed but never forgotten.

“On behalf of the State of Arizona, we send our love to the Carter Family and the millions worldwide whose lives are better because of President Carter's legacy.”

Pursuant to a national order, U.S. and Arizona flags should fly at half-staff through sunset on Jan. 28, 2025 in honor of President Carter.

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12/30/2024 to 01/28/2025

Half-staff for Interment of Safford Mayor Jason Kouts

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, February 3, 2024 (day of interment), in honor of Safford Mayor Jason Kouts, who passed away on January 24, 2024.

“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Jason Kouts. He was a beloved leader of the Safford community, born and raised in the Gila Valley and spent his life in service to others. My deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones and the residents of Safford. I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in his honor and memory on Friday, January 26 and on the day of interment, February 3," said Governor Katie Hobbs.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Interment
02/03/2024

Half-staff in honor and memory of Safford Mayor Jason Kouts

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, January 26, 2024 and on Saturday, February 3, 2024 (day of interment), in honor of Safford Mayor Jason Kouts, who passed away on January 24, 2024.
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Jason Kouts. He was a beloved leader of the Safford community, born and raised in the Gila Valley and spent his life in service to others. My deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones and the residents of Safford. I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in his honor and memory on Friday, January 26 and on the day of interment, February 3," said Governor Katie Hobbs.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Announcement
01/26/2024

Half-Staff update for Sandra Day O'Connor Interment and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of Sandra Day O'Connor and should be raised to full staff at sunset on Tuesday., Dec. 19, the day of interment.

December 7th is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and we also want to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. This year is the 82nd anniversary of that infamous day in US History, which is remembered every year on that date, since being designated as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day by Congress in 1994. Flags fly at half-staff every year on this date to honor the victims.

Other
12/07/2023

Half-staff in honor of Sandra Day O'Connor

Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, as a mark of respect for the memory of retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who passed away on Friday, Dec. 1. Day of interment will be announced at a later date. Governor Hobbs issued the following statement: "Justice Sandra Day O’Connor put people above all else and created an eternal legacy that will forever be ingrained in the fibers of our state and nation’s history.On behalf of the State of Arizona, I send my deepest sympathies to her family, loved ones & everyone touched by her trailblazing legacy." Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Announcement
12/01/2023 to 12/19/2023

Half-staff in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to remain at half-staff from sunset Saturday, Nov. 25 until sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 29, as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away last Sunday.

Flags in Arizona were already scheduled to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in honor of Sgt. Andrew Southard, of the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces, elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, who died in a helicopter crash during a training mission in the Mediterranean Sea on November 10.

To accommodate the overlapping proclamations, Flags should be lowered at sunrise Sat. Nov. 25 in honor of Sgt. Southard and remain lowered through Nov. 29 at sunset, in honor of Rosalynn Carter.

In his proclamation, President Biden remembered the late first lady as "a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for all; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities."