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Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, December 21, 2017, for the interment of fallen El Mirage Police Officer Paul Lazinsky.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment12/20/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2017. This day marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and memorializes the thousands of Americans that died in the raid.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday12/06/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately, until sunset Thursday, November 9, 2017 to honor the victims of the senseless tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other11/05/2017 to 11/09/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately, until sunset Friday, October 6, 2017 to honor the victims of the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Governor released the following statement, "Our deepest prayers are with Las Vegas, all those killed and injured, and their families. We especially pray for all Arizonans impacted by this tragic shooting. This incredible loss of life will be felt by Americans everywhere. It's important that the victims, their families and our brave first responders have the support they need. As we learn more details, the State of Arizona stands ready to assist our neighbors in Nevada in any way we can."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement10/01/2017 to 10/05/2017
Governor Ducey is calling for the flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Monday, September 11, 2017 in observance of Patriot Day. Congress has designated September 11th of each year as “Patriot Day", a national day of remembrance for the innocent victims who lost their lives and in honor of the families they left behind.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday09/10/2017