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Flags are at half-staff today.
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.
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state offices be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, March 17, 2011, in honor of SSgt. Wells who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained on March 5, 2011.
- Announcement03/16/2011 to 03/17/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state offices be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 9, 2011 in honor of SPC. Feldhaus who died March 29 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire in Konar province. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
- Announcement04/08/2011 to 04/09/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state offices be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 15, 2011, in honor of Sergeant Garcia. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset April 6, 2011 in honor of Sgt. Garcia who died on April 2, 2011, in Babil, Iraq, of injuries sustained from indirect fire.
- Announcement04/14/2011 to 04/15/2011
Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day and Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Week commemorates and honors officers killed in the line of duty during the past year. In commemoration of Arizona Peace Officers Day, Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state offices be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 2, 2011 from sunrise to sunset.
Individuals, businesses, private organizations and other government agencies are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/01/2011 to 05/02/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state offices be lowered on Friday, May 6, 2011 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Officer Rolando Tirado who was slain May 1, 2011. Officer Tirado was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to break up a disturbance while working an off-duty security detail at a business in the City of Phoenix. Officer Tirado had served with the Buckeye Police Department for seven years and had served in law enforcement for an additional four years. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/05/2011 to 05/06/2011