MEMORANDUM

TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
FROM: Governor Rick Scott
DATE: October 2, 2017
RE: Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas

In honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed in Las Vegas during the late-night hours of October 1, 2017, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida.  The flags shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until the expiration of the President’s national directive until sunset on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Governor Rick Scott said, “Ann and I are praying for Las Vegas and all the innocent lives senselessly taken in this tragic attack. Our hearts go out to every family impacted by last night’sshooting.”
Please see the Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump directing flags to half-staff.