Flags At Half Staff To Honor Peace Officers
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
by JC Unger
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EXECUTIVE ORDER # 250
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States
and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff
as a Mark of Respect for Peace Officers
Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty
WHEREAS, peace officers throughout the State of Wisconsin place themselves in grave danger on a daily basis to protect and serve the citizens of this great state; and
WHEREAS, it is important and appropriate that the people of Wisconsin pause to remember peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff on May 15th, Peace Officers’ Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, federal law designates the week in which May 15th occurs as Police Week in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand guard to protect the people of the United States through law enforcement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of Wisconsin, do hereby:
1. Order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin located in the State of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise on Thursday, May 15, 2008, and ending at sunset on that date; and
2. Authorize any jurisdiction of this state to fly the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin at half-staff on any day during Police Week (May 11, 2008 through May 17, 2008) for the purpose of honoring, in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
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Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.
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