EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF STAFF

Today, the Georgia Southern Community, the families and friends affected
and the citizens of Georgia mourn the loss of the students who lost their
lives and the two who are seriously injured following a tragic automobile
accident; and

Emily Clark from Powder Springs, GA, Morgan Bass from Leesburg, GA,
Abbie Deloach from Savannah, GA, Catherine (McKay) Pittman from
Alpharetta, GA, and Caitlyn Baggett from Millen, GA will all be
remembered for their love of helping others as future nurses in the
Georgia Southern Nursing Program; and

Two additional students were seriously injured, including Brittney
McDaniel from Reidsville, GA and Megan Richards from Loganville, GA
who are currently being treated for their injuries; and

The people of Georgia share the grief of the families and friends of those
who were injured or killed, and we pray for their comfort and healing in
the days to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THOSE
AFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY, 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 flag of the Great State of Georgia be
flown at half—staff on all State buildings and grounds on Friday, April 24,
2015, until sunset.

This 231'd day of April, 2015.

Wfim

GOVERNOR