Flags to be lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2019
Everyday across Delaware, thousands of firefighters serve their communities and protect the public by responding to not only fires but almost any emergency situation. Sunday, October 6 has been recognized by Congress as the day US and State flags are to be flown at half-staff in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Governor Carney, State Officials Cut Ribbon on First Phase of Carvel State Building Renovations
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
$4.5 million investment enhances security, improves employee and visitor experience WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, along with Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, members of the General Assembly and members of his cabinet cut the ribbon on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington. […]
UPDATE – Flag lowering for Friday, September 20
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Previous guidance issued this morning provided for the U.S. and Delaware flags to be flown at half staff Friday, September 20 to mark the passing of former Public Defender Larry Sullivan. Title 29, Section 408 of the Delaware Code requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag on National POW/MIA […]
Flag lowering for former Public Defender Larry Sullivan
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Mr. Sullivan was appointed as the Chief Public Defender in 1970, serving 39 years when he retired in 2009. Under his direction, the Office of the Public Defender grew from 10 employees to a full-service law firm employing nearly 150 people and 70 attorneys.
Flags to be lowered Wed. Sept 11 for Patriot Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day”. This law also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11th. In concurrence with this directive, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at […]
