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FLAG ORDER: Governor Kate Brown Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of and Remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II

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September 8, 2022

Media Contacts:
Liz Merah, 503-877-8287
Sarah Dean, 503-931-5433

Governor Kate Brown Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of and Remembrance of
Queen Elizabeth II

Flags to fly at half-staff from now until sunset on the day of interment

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II led Great Britain and the Commonwealth with grace, courage, and stability throughout her historic 70-year reign," said Governor Brown. "Dan and I are sending our deepest condolences to the queen's family and friends, and equally to all the people of the United Kingdom.”

The full Presidential Proclamation is available on the White House's website.

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