Flag lowering for Senator Kennedy

Thursday Aug 27 2009 8:58 AM

President Obama has directed flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset Aug. 30 in memory of U. S. Senator Ted Kennedy who died Aug. 25.

Here is a link to the President's proclamation:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-Death-of-Senator-Edward-M-Kennedy/

Flags should be returned to full-staff first thing Monday morning.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Brent Heinemann
Governor's Office