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Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to half staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 27, in honor of all service members who have died for our country. Flags should be raised to full staff at noon.
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/27/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27 in honor of all service members who have died for our country. The flag should then be raised to full staff at noon to honor those veterans who are still living.Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/27/2024
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.
“We honor the sacrifice of those who died in the line of duty and we grieve alongside their families. Let us not forget their bravery and commitment and the legacy that they have left behind,” said Governor Hobbs.
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Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/15/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 6, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“On Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor and remember the officers who lived a life of service to others and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe,” said Governor Hobbs. “We mourn these fallen heroes and ensure that the legacy of their service is forever remembered for generations to come.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Regards,
Arizona Department of Administration
- Holiday05/06/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024, in honor and respect of Yuma City Councilman Gary Knight, who passed away on April 14, 2024.
A native of Yuma, Gary was a proud veteran and business owner and came out of retirement to serve the people of Yuma. He was elected to the City council in 2013 and also served as Deputy Mayor from 2017-2019, was on the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board, Greater Yuma Port Authority Executive Board, represented the City on both the Chamber Transportation and Chamber Legislative Affairs Committees and was appointed by Governor Ducey to the State Transportation Board.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Councilman Gary Knight, who was an unwavering supporter and advocate of the people of Yuma. My thoughts are with his wife Bonnie, his kids and the entire Yuma community as they grieve. I have ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, the day of interment, to honor his life of service.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/03/2024