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MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Tom Berger
Director of Real Estate Management and Development

FROM: Governor Rick Scott

DATE: February 14, 2018

RE: Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

In honor and remembrance of the victims of the senseless violence committed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018, 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 sunset on Monday, February 19, 2018.

Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas

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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.

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of former State Senator Robert Gregory "Greg" Evers

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Tom Berger
Director of Real Estate Management and Development
Tony Gomillion, County Administrator
Santa Rosa County
Wesley Meiss, Mayor
City of Milton
FROM: Governor Rick Scott
DATE: August 28, 2017
RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of former State Senator Robert Gregory “Greg” Evers
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On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, former State Senator Robert Gregory “Greg” Evers passed away. Evers represented District 2 in the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2016. He also represented District 1, parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa Counties, in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2010. During his 15 years representing North Florida, he advocated for criminal justice reform and higher pay for state employees.
As a symbol of respect for the memory of former Senator Evers, and his service to Florida, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the County Courthouse of Santa Rosa, Florida, the City Hall of Milton, Florida, and at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
Please see the below statement Governor Rick Scott issued August 22, 2017, on the passing of Senator Greg Evers:
Governor Scott said, “My wife Ann and I are heartbroken after learning of the passing of Senator Greg Evers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Lori, and their entire family during this terribly difficult time. A dedicated public servant, Senator Evers truly loved Florida and devoted his life to serving his community – not only on his family farm, but during 15 years representing the people of North Florida in the state House and Senate. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him as the kind, hardworking farmer from Milton who tirelessly fought for Florida families.”

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in memory of the Honorable John Glenn

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TO: Tom Berger
Director of Real Estate Development and Management
FROM: Governor Rick Scott
DATE: April 5, 2017
RE: Flags at Half-Staff in memory of the Honorable John Glenn
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As a mark of respect for the life of former Astronaut and United States Senator, John Glenn, I hereby direct the flags of the United States of America 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 National and State flags shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Governor Rick Scott Directs Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Captain Frederick Dellecker

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On March 14, 2017, Captain Frederick Dellecker of Daytona Beach, Florida, lost his life during a United States Air Force training exercise. As a mark of respect for Air Force Captain Frederick Dellecker, Governor Rick Scott issued a proclamation to direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the City Hall in Daytona Beach, Florida, the County Courthouse in Volusia County, Florida, and at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 24, 2017. To view the proclamation, see below or click HERE.

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN FREDERICK “DREW” DELLECKER

WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker, United States Air Force, tragically lost his life in an air crash during a training exercise near Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on March 14, 2017; and 
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker was a resident of Daytona Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker won an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy upon graduating from Seabreeze High School in 2009.  He volunteered to serve his country in a time of conflict and graduated from the Air Force Academy in May 2013 with a pilot assignment; and
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker served honorably in 318th Special Operations Squadron, 27th Special Operations Wing; and 
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker distinguished himself by earning his flight’s Lieutenant of the Quarter Award in 2017; and the Air Force Commendation Medal, Posthumous; and
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker will be remembered for his humor, love of nature, compassion for animals, and his appreciation for music as playing the trumpet was a special passion in his life; and 
WHEREAS, Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker gave the last full measure of devotion in service to our Country; and 
WHEREAS, the memory of Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker should be honored by all those whose freedom he gave his life to protect. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), as amended on June 29, 2007, and the laws and Constitution of the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim and direct as follows: 

  1. All State and National flags shall be flown at half-staff at the County Courthouse of Volusia County, Florida, and at the City Hall of Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 24, 2017, in honor of Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker. 
  2. The State and National flags at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, shall also be flown at half-staff on March 24, 2017, in honor of Captain Frederick “Drew” Dellecker.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the State of Florida to be affixed, at
Tallahassee, the Capital, this 23rd day of
March 2017.