Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset on Friday, June 14, 2013 in honor of Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci who died Saturday, June 8, 2013. Additionally, the Commonwealth flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, July 8, 2013.

This gubernatorial order applies to:

1.  The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls

2.  Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings

3.  All state military installations

 

Information About Flag Protocol

Half-Staff Notification for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The decision to fly flags at half-staff ultimately rests with the Governor, but is normally made and carried out by the Superintendent.

The Bureau State House notifies other state-managed facilities in Massachusetts of this decision. This notification is distributed by way of e-mail.

If you would like to be added to this list, please e-mail Half-Staff Notification.

Following are some useful links for information about United States Flag Protocol.

The Flag Code, Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1

From The General Laws of Massachusetts

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/2-6.htm

 

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