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Governor Mark Dayton Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Attack in Paris, France

11/15/2015 10:14:43 AM

ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued this evening by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota. As directed by the President, flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately, until sunset on Thursday, November 19, 2015, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on November 13, 2015, in Paris, France.

On Friday, November 13, 2015, terrible acts of violence were committed against innocent people in Paris, France, and the victims and their families deserve our honor, respect, and remembrance.
 
You can view a copy of /governor/assets/2015_11_15_potus_proclamation_paris_tcm1055-115059.pdfPresident Barack Obama's proclamation here.
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