Flags at Half-Staff through sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021

To honor the Victims of the Tragedy in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, both the President and Governor have issued proclamations to have the flags at Half-Staff until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021

President Biden Proclamation

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN THE
ATLANTA METROPOLITAN AREA
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021, in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, March 22, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR

Governor Walz Proclamation

Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Atlanta Tragedy

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021 to honor the eight victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

“Tuesday’s shooting in Atlanta targeting the Asian Pacific Islander community was heartbreaking and abhorrent,” said Governor Walz. “Tragically, it was not an isolated event. It follows an unacceptable rise in discrimination and racism targeting our Asian Pacific Islander communities. We mourn the loss of the victims and stand in solidarity with Asian Pacific communities during these difficult times.”

“Minnesota stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community against white supremacy and violent attacks,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “If you witness or experience discrimination, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Discrimination Hotline at 1-833-454-0148. Everyone deserves safety and security.”

Minnesota joins states across the nation, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, to remember, mourn, and honor the lives lost. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.