Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff
In Accordance With
United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7
Where the flag(s) will be lowered:
All Vermont State facilities
Which flag(s) will be lowered:
Both the U. S. and Vermont Flags
Date the flag(s) will be lowered:
Monday, April 19, 2021 – Day of Death
Date flag(s) will be returned to full staff:
Date of Interment – To Be Determined
In Honor Of: Walter F. Mondale, Former Vice President of the United States (1977-1981) who passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021
Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Mondale
Please note:
- A subsequent email will let you know when flags return to full staff – once the date of interment is verified.
- When the U.S. Flag is lowered, all other flags must also be lowered; the U.S. Flag must always fly above or equal to any other flags that are flown.
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When the national flag and one or more state flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last.
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
Telephone | Cell: 802-598-7167
Email Address: [log in to unmask]
BGS website: https://bgs.vermont.gov/