Las Vegas Sun

May 12, 2024

Governor orders flags in Nevada lowered after Paris attacks

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Thursday in honor of victims of last week's terrorist attacks in Paris.

Sandoval issued an executive order Sunday, calling for Nevada and U.S. flags to be lowered at all state public buildings and grounds.

The proclamation affirms the relationship between the U.S. and France, and says Nevadans' thoughts and prayers are with the victims of Friday's attacks.

The order coincides with one issued by President Barack Obama calling for flags to be lowered at federal public buildings and military posts.

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