Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day



President Barack Obama has proclaimed May 15, 2013, Peace Officers Memorial Day and has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff during the course of that day. Accordingly, Governor Lincoln Chafee has ordered that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Wednesday, May 15.

Click here to see the proclamation from the President.