Monday, April 16, 2007
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Gov. Blunt Orders Flags Flown at Half-staff for Virginia Tech Victims
JEFFERSON CITY– Gov. Matt Blunt today ordered that all flags at state facilities will be flown at half-staff for the Virginia Tech victims and their loved ones. Blunt issued the following statement:
"Melanie and I extend our thoughts and prayers to all those who lost a loved one in this senseless tragedy and to everyone at Virginia Tech. I ask Missourians to join me in praying for those who lost a family member or friend in this terrible act."