THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
WHEREAS: All Georgians are deeply saddened by the death of Harry A. Blackmun, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; and
WHEREAS: The President of the United States has proclaimed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on the day of Justice Blackmun's memorial service; and
WHEREAS: Justice Blackmun served the country with distinction as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for 24 years, retiring in 1994.
ORDERED:
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
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That the flag of the United States and the flag of this State be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds throughout Capitol Hill from this date until sunset on March 9, 1999.
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This 8th day of March 1999. .
ATTEST:
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
A-09-0016-1999
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