Raimondo Orders U.S. and RI Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
Monday, November 16, 2015
Governor Gina Raimondo has ordered the United States and Rhode Island Flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and facility buildings, in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation.
The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on November 19, in honor of the victims in the Paris, France attacks.
"On behalf of all Rhode Islanders, I send my deepest condolences to those impacted by Friday's tragic violence in Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We stand together," said Raimondo.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTGina Raimondo has also asked that all Rhode Islanders lower their flags as a sign of respect for France
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