GOVERNOR LINGLE ORDERS STATE FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FORMER COUNCIL CHAIR BARBARA MARSHALL
For Immediate Release: March 11, 2009
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has ordered Hawai‘i state flags at state and county buildings throughout Hawai‘i to fly at half-staff on Saturday, March 14, 2009, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Honolulu City Councilwoman Barbara Marshall who lost her battle with cancer on February 22, 2009. Marshall was first elected to the City Council in November 2002 to represent Council District 3, including Waimanalo, Kailua and most of Kāne‘ohe. She won re-election for another four-year term in the November 2008 election and took the oath of office on January 2, 2009 during a ceremony at Honolulu Hale. Marshall served as Council chair for two years before stepping down last November to focus on her cancer treatment. Prior to entering public office, Marshall was a long-time broadcast journalist with KHON-TV 2, where she served as a reporter, executive producer and anchor. “Councilwoman Marshall was a tireless advocate for the public,” said Governor Lingle. “Whether reporting or producing the news, or representing her Windward O‘ahu constituents, Councilwoman Marshall was passionate about having an informed citizenry and providing a voice for the people. She contributed to our state in many ways and she will be missed.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with Councilwoman Marshall’s family and friends during this time,” said Lt. Governor Aiona. “She had a tremendous impact on the lives of many across our state. Her legacy of service and aloha stands as a model for our young people.” A memorial service will be held in Honolulu on March 14. Read a copy of the Governor’s proclamation to lower the flag in honor of Councilwoman Marshall. ### For more information, contact: Lenny Klompus Russell Pang
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