Governor Remembers 20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks; Flags to Fly at Half Staff

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Governor Remembers 20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks; Flags to Fly at Half Staff

All flags should be flown half-staff all day until sunset on Sept. 11, 2021, as a mark of solemn respect in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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