MONTGOMERY-On Friday, July 24 Governor Ivey issued a statement on Congressman Lewis lying in state in the Alabama State Capitol. Additionally, she has ordered flags to be flown at half staff beginning sunrise on Saturday, July 25 to sunrise on Monday, July 27.
From Governor Kay Ivey:
“As we prepare to lay Congressman Lewis to rest, we are honored to welcome him home to Alabama to sit overlooking Dexter Avenue, as he lies in state in the Alabama State Capitol. Let us remember the life and longstanding public service of Rep. Lewis. As a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, he is a proud son of Alabama. He dedicated his life to serving his community and advocating for others, during some of the most difficult times in our nation’s history.
“I join my fellow Alabamians and the nation in mourning the death of Congressman Lewis. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family, his constituents in Georgia, and all who had the pleasure of calling him a friend. We are indebted to his profound service and will forever remember his heroism and his enduring legacy.”
TO: All State Agencies
FROM: Governor Kay Ivey
DATE: Friday, July 24, 2020
RE: Flags Lowered Honoring Congressman John Lewis
As a mark of respect, I am directing flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, July 25, 2020 to sunrise on Monday, July 27, 2020 to honor U.S. Congressman John Robert Lewis, who passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.
As we prepare to lay Congressman Lewis to rest, we are honored to welcome him home to Alabama to sit overlooking Dexter Avenue as he lies in state in the Alabama State Capitol. Let us remember the life and longstanding public service of Rep. Lewis. As a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, he is a proud son of Alabama. He dedicated his life to serving his community and advocating for others, during some of the most difficult times in our nation’s history.
I join my fellow Alabamians and the nation in mourning the death of Congressman Lewis. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family, his constituents in Georgia, and all who had the pleasure of calling him a friend. We are indebted to his profound service and will forever remember his heroism and his enduring legacy.
The flags should be flown at half-staff until sunrise on Monday, July 27, 2020.
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