Flags to be lowered to half staff per order of Governor Peter Shumlin in honor of Franklin S Billings Jr.
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 Vermont State flag
Date the flags are to be lowered: (at sunrise):
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Date flags are to return to full staff: (at sunset):
Friday, March 21, 2014
Name of person being honored/Reason to Lower Flag:
In honor of Franklin S. Billings, Jr, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court and Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
Billings passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 91.
Flags to be lowered to half staff in honor of Franklin S Billings Jr
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