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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.
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
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all the state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in remembrance of the victims of September 11, 2001, and their families and for all the men and women of Arizona who have bravely served and continue to serve our Nation in the fight against terrorism. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday09/10/2012 to 09/11/2012
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 September 12 through Sunday, September 16, 2012 in honor of the American personnel killed in the attack in Benghazi, Libya, including United States Ambassador, John Christopher Stevens. Individual, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement09/11/2012 to 09/16/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in honor of Lt. Col. Raible and Sgt. Atwell. They were stationed at the MCAS Yuma, Arizona, and died September 15th while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement09/17/2012 to 09/18/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in honor of Sheriff Dever. Governor Brewer previously ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, September 19, in honor of Cochise County Sheriff Larry Albert Dever who was killed in a car crash near the Town of Williams on September 18th. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement09/25/2012 to 09/26/2012