Quinn Orders Illinois Flags at Half Staff Following Tragedy in Washington Navy Yard

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from the president of the United States of America that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff honoring the victims of the tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard.

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel until sunset, Sept. 20, 2013.


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at 312-814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov. More information is available at this website.


SOURCE: Office of Gov. Pat Quinn