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Lowering of Flags - The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Press Release - Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display
Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:
 
The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of
President John F. Kennedy
 
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by
your agency’s personnel from:
 
Sunrise, Friday, November 22, 2013 until
Sunset, Friday, November 22, 2013
 
The Governor has also encouraged people across Illinois to
reflect on the legacy of President Kennedy with a moment of silence at 1 p.m.
 
 
 
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov
 
More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/pages/flag-honors.aspx

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