THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
FLAGS ON STATE CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF STAFF
WHEREAS: The Honorable James Slaton "Jay" Shaw, former District 176 representative in the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS: Mr. Shaw was dedicated to public service having served 16 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and 10 years as the mayor of his beloved hometown of Lakeland, Georgia; and
WHEREAS: After stepping down from the state House of Representatives, Mr. Shaw continued to serve the State of Georgia as a member of the State Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS: It is fitting and proper to remember and honor Mr. Shaw for his dedicated service to our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF JAMES SLATON "JAY" SHAW, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED:
That the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Georgia shall be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol building and grounds on Thursday, April 23, 2015, the day of his interment, until sunset.
This 22nd day of April, 2015.
GOVERNOR