In keeping with the Presidential Proclamation issued by President Obama, Governor Peter Shumlin has ordered flags at all state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff on April 15, 2015, in observance of a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln.
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):
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Date flags are to return to full staff: (at sunset):
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Name of person being honored/Reason to Lower Flag:
Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln
* 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 U.S. flag must always fly above or equal to any other flags that are flown.