THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY T H E GOVERNOR:

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WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS:

A decade has passed since people from around the world witnessed tragedy unfold as terrorists unleashed a cowardly attack on the United States of America. Although the wounds may have healed, the scars will always remain; and
As a nation, it is imperative that we remember the events of the morning of September 11, 2001. We should commemorate not only the lives we lost, but also the acts of bravery, courage and compassion shown by first responders, firefighters, police officers and by-standers who offered assistance during the wake of this tragedy; and
During this time of reflection, we should offer up our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones and to the men and women of our armed forces who continue to defend the United States of America and protect all its citizens against the threat of future attach; and
To honor the memories of those who lost their lives and memorialize this day in our nation's histoly, the United States Congress on December 18, 2001, passed by joint
resolution Public Law 107-89 (36 U.S.C. 5 144, which
designates September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED
IN ME AS GOVERNOROF THE STATEOF GEORGIAI,T IS
HEREBY

ORDERED: ORDERED:

That beginning on Friday, September 9 and continuing through sunset on Sunday, September 11,2011, the American Flag and the Flag of the Great State of Georgia shall be flown at half-staff on all state buildings and grounds.

IT IS FURTHER

That all Georgians are called upon to observe a moment of
silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent lives lost as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001.

7 This

day of September, 2011.