Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

(605) 773-3212

www.sd.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, June 12, 2016

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

President Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Orlando Victims

PIERRE, S.D. – President Obama has called for flags at half-staff, effective immediately, out of respect for the victims whose lives were taken by the violence in Orlando Florida, on Sunday, June 12. 

Flags are to remain at half-mast until sunset on June 16.

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