Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre,S.D.57501

(605) 773-3212

www.sd.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, May 18, 2018

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

President Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Santa Fe Victims

PIERRE, S.D. – President Donald Trump has called for flags at half-staff out of respect for the victims whose lives were taken by the violence perpetrated in Santa Fe, Texas, today.

In accordance with the President’s order, Gov. Dennis Daugaard asks that flags across the state be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, May 22.

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