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Governor Kelly Announces Day of Mourning in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 31, 2024

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced she has signed Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter and ordering that State of Kansas offices be closed. This coincides with the National Day of Mourning declared by President Joe Biden. State offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

In addition to the Day of Mourning, Governor Kelly on Monday directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Jan. 28, 2025.

Executive Order 24-05 can be found here.

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