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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 office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 30, 2012 in honor SSgt. Hammar. Governor Brewer previously ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in honor of SSgt. Hammar who died on July 14, 2012 in Khost province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement07/29/2012 to 07/30/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in honor of SSgt. Berry. Governor Brewer previously ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday July 24, in honor of Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry who died July 22nd in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement08/13/2012 to 08/14/2012
President Obama has issued that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House and at all public buildings and grounds from July 20 through sunset July 25, 2012 in honor the victims of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement07/19/2012 to 07/25/2012
President Obama has issued that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House and at all public buildings and grounds from August 6 through sunset August 10, 2012 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement08/05/2012 to 08/10/2012
President Obama has issued that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House and at all public buildings and grounds until sunset on Friday, August 31st, to honor Neil A. Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement08/30/2012 to 08/31/2012