In
honor of
Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, President Barack Obama has today
requested the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that
the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until noon on this
Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United
States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.
Accordingly,
Governor Chafee has directed 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 Monday, May 27, until noon.
Click here to see the proclamation from the President.
