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[ Citizens read on ... while students can perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Half-Staff alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute' text below in RED ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Monday, October 3rd.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for the US Flag across the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, New York and New Jersey. And, the State Flag of Wyoming and the State Flag of Pennsylvania are half-staff as well.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for the US Flag across the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, New York and New Jersey. And, the State Flag of Wyoming and the State Flag of Pennsylvania are half-staff as well.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for October 3
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and in Campbell County, WYOMING (WY: Oct. 3): Wyoming's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol and government / public facilities across Campbell County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 3, in honor and memory of former WY State Rep. Dick Wallis, who represented District 52 in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1980-1994. He passed away September 27, 2022. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Wyoming Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Oct. 3): Kansas' Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 3, in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Kansas Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: Oct. 3) Oklahoma's Governor is expected to order all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 3, to honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker Evelyn "Kay" Dudley. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Oklahoma Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Oct. 1 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Oct. 1, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Max Baer. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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All (US & State) Flags in NEW YORK (NY: Sep. 30 - TBD) NY Governor ordered, late on Thu., Sep. 29, ALL Flags atop city government / public facilities to half-staff, on Fri., Sep. 30, until sunset on the date of her interment (TBD), as a mark of respect for the memory of NYFD EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across New Jersey (NJ: Sep. 27 - Oct. 11): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Sep. 27 , until sunset on Tue., Oct. 11, in recognition and mourning of a statesman and public servant, Governor Jim Florio.. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
None known
None known
Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.