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June 3, 2019 11:40 AM

Flag Honors for the Victims of the Tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virgina


EXECUTIVE ORDER 19-06
FLAG HONORS FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 1.14 of the Sunnyside Municipal Code (SMC), the City Council has charged the Mayor with the authority to direct the lowering of the flag of the United States as a sign of respect on specified occasions; and,

WHEREAS, Cyrus Habib, Acting Governor of Washington has directed that the flags of Washington State be lowered to half-staff in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Julia Hart, Mayor of the City of Sunnyside, Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Washington and on behalf of the City Council do hereby order and direct:

The City Manager or his designee to lower the flag of the United States at all city facilities pursuant to SMC 1.14.030 effective Monday, June 3, 2019 and that the flag remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of June 2019 and caused the Seal of the City of Sunnyside to be affixed.

By:
________ /s/_________
JULIA HART
Mayor

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