Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, December 9, 2016

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

Governor Asks For Flags At Half-Staff In Remembrance of John Glenn

PIERRE, S.D. – The White House has issued a proclamation to honor the life of John Glenn.

President Obama calls for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff, and he has invited governors of the United States to join in the observance.

At the President’s request, Gov. Dennis Daugaard asks that all flags in the state be flown at half-staff to honor John Glenn, starting immediately, until the day of his interment.

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