Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Blunt Orders Flags Flown at Half-staff in Memory of President Ford
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that all flags at state facilities in Missouri will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of President Gerald R. Ford.
“President Gerald Ford was a man of solid character,” Blunt said. “He led our country with integrity during a difficult time and for that we should all be grateful.”
The governor’s order to lower flags follows a presidential order to lower flags at all federal facilities. Flags will remain at half-staff for a period of 30 days in accordance with the presidential order.
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