GOVERNOR LINGLE ORDERS STATE FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF LADY BIRD JOHNSON

For Immediate Release:  July 13, 2007

HONOLULU – In remembrance of Lady Bird Johnson, Governor Linda Lingle has ordered state flags at all state and county buildings to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 15, 2007, from sunup to sundown, the day of the former first lady’s interment.  The Governor’s action is in conjunction with President George W. Bush’s order to lower the U.S. flag on this day.

“Lady Bird Johnson’s grace and spirit as First Lady helped a mourning nation move forward during one of the most challenging periods in our country’s history.  As we celebrate her life and the many contributions she made to our nation, I encourage Hawai‘i residents to carry on Lady Bird Johnson’s lifelong commitment to protecting the environment and preserving our islands’ natural resources.”

Read the Governor’s proclamation.

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For more information, contact:

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Policy
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043

Leighton Siu
Chief of Protocol
Phone: (808) 586-0004