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State of Vermont In keeping with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Peter Shumlin has ordered flags at all state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 16, 2015. Where the flags will be lowered: The Vermont State House, all Federal and State Facilities around the state and public buildings and grounds around the state. Which flags will be lowered: The U.S flag, Vermont State flag, POW flags, and any other flags.* Date the flags are to be lowered: (at sunrise): Immediately. Date flags are to return to full staff: (at sunset): Saturday, July 25, 2015. Name of person being honored/Reason to Lower Flag: Honoring the victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 16, 2015.

* Please note all flags must fly at half-staff for that period of time.