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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 Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and through December 7, 2015, in honor of the victims of the attack in San Bernardino, CA.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement12/04/2015 to 12/07/2015
Governor Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and until sunset November 19, 2015, in honor of the victims of the attack in Paris, France.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other11/15/2015 to 11/19/2015
In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning today, October 2, 2015, until sunset Tuesday, October 6, 2015, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, and in observance of the 34th Annual National Firefighters Memorial Weekend.Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement10/01/2015 to 10/06/2015
In coordination with the President’s proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning today, July 21, 2015, until sunset July 25, 2015, in honor of the five United States service members killed last week by a gunman in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday07/20/2015 to 07/25/2015
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in honor and remembrance of the19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who gave their lives at Yarnell Hill two years ago.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement06/29/2015 to 06/30/2015