Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
September 10, 2024

WILMINGTON, DE - By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th.

In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff beginning tomorrow, September 11, 2024. Flags should be returned to full staff at the start of business on September 12, 2024.

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