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Governor Carney Order Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Former President George H.W. Bush

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Saturday, December 1, 2018


Delaware Flag Status - half staff

With the passing of former President George H. W. Bush on November 30, 2018 President Trump has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and as an expression of public sorrow.

In concurrence with the President’s proclamation and in remembrance of former President Bush, Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff beginning immediately. As per the President’s proclamation and pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m) the flags are to be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days from the death of the former president and are to be returned to full staff at sunset on Sunday, December 30.

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Governor Carney Order Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Former President George H.W. Bush

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Saturday, December 1, 2018


Delaware Flag Status - half staff

With the passing of former President George H. W. Bush on November 30, 2018 President Trump has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and as an expression of public sorrow.

In concurrence with the President’s proclamation and in remembrance of former President Bush, Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff beginning immediately. As per the President’s proclamation and pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m) the flags are to be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days from the death of the former president and are to be returned to full staff at sunset on Sunday, December 30.

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