Jim Condos
Secretary of State
State of Vermont

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From: Ferrell, Deb <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6:17 PM
To: Ferrell, Deb <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Flag Notification - April 6-7, 2021 - Congressman Alcee Hastings from Florida


Please Note:  Flags are to remain at half-staff until midnight on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.



In Accordance With

Presidential Proclamation




Where the flag will be lowered:                                             All State Facilities

Which flag(s) will be lowered:                                                Both the U.S. and Vermont Flags

Flags are remain at half-staff:                                                     Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Date flags are to return to full staff (at midnight):             Wednesday, April 7, 2021

To Honor:            Congressman Alcee Hastings from Florida



Presidential Proclamation:  Copy inserted below

Link to Presidential Statement:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/04/06/statement-of-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-congressman-alcee-hastings/

Link to Additional Information:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcee_Hastings

Rule:  When the U.S. Flag is lowered, the Vermont flag and POW flag must also be lowered; the U.S. Flag must always fly above or equal  to any other flags that are flown.


Notice sent by:  Office of the Commissioner

Department of Buildings & General Services

Deborah W. Ferrell  | Director
Government Business Services Division | (Fleet | Information Centers | Print | Postal | Surplus Property)
Request to Use State Facilities (RUSF) Process Manager | Flag Notification Process Manager
Department of Buildings & General Services |134 State Street | Montpelier, VT 05633-2201
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