Governor directs flags to be lowered in honor of Lady Bird Johnson

The following is a statement by Governor Kathleen Sebelius:

“To honor the life of Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, known by the nation as Lady Bird, I order Kansas flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 15, 2007, the day of her interment.

“Following the flag protocol of the United States of America and the State of Kansas, I have requested all flags to be lowered until the evening of Sunday, July 15. I urge all Kansans to join me in honoring Lady Bird Johnson’s memory. She was a graceful first lady for our nation who distinguished herself through her commitment to conservation and her work to protect the environment.”

The President of the United States has ordered our nation’s flag to be lowered until Sunday evening at all federal buildings.

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