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In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset, Saturday, May 28 in honor of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas shooting.
“Our prayers are with the parents, families, students and staff of Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas at this unimaginable time,” said Governor Ducey. “Today’s events are heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. We are thankful for the heroic efforts of medical professionals, law enforcement and community members who responded so quickly. In honor and remembrance of the victims, flags at all State of Arizona buildings will be lowered to half-staff until sunset, Saturday, May 28.” Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other05/24/2022 to 05/28/2022
Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to the federal, state, local, and tribal peace officers who have died or suffered disabilities in the line of duty. In coordination with the President's proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, May 15, 2022 for National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/15/2022
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 2, 2022 in recognition of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to Arizona's state, local, and tribal peace officers.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/02/2022
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 13, in honor of Brendan Bessee, a firefighter and emergency medical technician who passed away on Friday, April 8. Brendan Bessee served as a first responder for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Fire Department. He and Tyler Packer, another emergency medical technician, were in an ambulance responding to an emergency call when they were hit by a semi-truck. Bessee died on impact. Packer is in critical condition in the hospital.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement04/13/2022
In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on March 27, 2022 to honor former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement03/23/2022 to 03/27/2022