Flags will be lowered at the Vermont State House, all Federal and State Facilities around the state and public buildings and grounds around the state,per Federal Code PL 94-344 and Presidential Proclamation.
Which flags will be lowered;
The US flag, Vermont State flag, POW flags, and any other flags *
Date the flags are to be lowered (at sunrise);
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Date the flags are to return to full staff (at sunset);
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Name of person being honored/Reason to Lower Flag(s);
In keeping with the Presidential Proclamation, the Governor has ordered the US and Vermont flags at all federal and state facilities lowered to half staff in recognition of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
* Please note all flags must fly at half-staff for that period of time.
Rule: When the U.S. flag is lowered, the Vermont flag, the POW flag, and any other flag must also be lowered, because the US flag must always fly above or equal to any other flags that are flown.
Source: Governor's office. 9.10.2012
Flags to be lowered half staff
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