Gov. Raimondo Orders U.S. & RI Flags Lowered to Honor Justice Scalia
Monday, February 15, 2016
Governor Gina Raimondo has ordered the U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings in memory of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away on Saturday.
"On behalf of all Rhode Islanders, I send my deepest condolences to Justice Scalia's loved ones in this difficult time. As a member of the Supreme Court, he served honorably as a dedicated and loyal public servant," said Raimondo.
The flags will stay at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment.
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