Executive Order Detail

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EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF STAFF

Along with her family and friends, the citizens of the United
States mourn the death of former First Lady, Betty Ford; and

Mrs. Ford set new precedents for First Ladies by
participating in social policy and being a politically active
presidential wife; and

Mrs. Ford was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, a Congressional Gold Medal, and numerous other
awards and accolades.

Now, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT
FOR THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH “BETTY” BLOOMER
FORD, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That the flag of the United States and the flag of the great
State of Georgia be flown at half-staff on all state buildings
and grounds On Tuesday, July 12, 2011, the day of her
funeral, until sunset.

This 11th day of July, 2011.

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GOVERNOR