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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 be lowered to half- staff from sunrise to sunset on May 9, 2011, in honor of CO II Petrie who was killed in a traffic accident late yesterday while enroute to the Department of Corrections' Cimarron Unit.
Officer Petrie was a 15 year veteran with the Department. He had only recently returned to work after a 2-year stateside deployment with the Marine Corps Reserves. Governor Brewer offers her prayers and condolences to the entire family of Officer Petrie.
- Announcement05/08/2011 to 05/09/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state offices be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in honor of Captain Nathan J. Nylander. Governor Brewer previously ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on April 29, 2011, in honor of Capt. Nylander who was killed in action April 27 and who died of wounds suffered from gunfire. Cap Nylander was assigned to the 25th Operational Weather Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Individuals, businesses, private organizations and other government agencies are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/09/2011 to 05/10/2011
Governor Brewer ordered that flags at state offices be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
In accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed in conjunction with Police Week, May 15-21, and is held in honor of all federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Gov. Brewer encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/14/2011 to 05/15/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state offices be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 20, 2011 in honor of Agents Clark and Rojas. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset May 12, 2011 in honor of Agents Rojas and Clark who died May 12 after their SUV was struck by a train near Interstate 8 in the Gila Bend area. Agents Rojas and Clark were assisting other officials in pursuing a group of suspected drug smugglers. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/19/2011 to 05/20/2011
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state offices be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset May 20, 2011 in honor of Lt. Col. Frank Bryant, Jr. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on April 29, 2011 in honor of Lt. Col. Bryant who was killed in the line of duty on April 27, 2011, during his deployment as an air advisor to the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisor Group in Kabul, Afghanistan. Lt. Col. Bryant was assigned to the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/19/2011 to 05/20/2011