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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there has been confusion concerning the proper
display of the National Flag following the death of an elected
official in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, and,
WHEREAS, certain laws have been written to govern the use of
the flag and to insure proper respect for the stars and stripes,
and custom has decreed certain other observances in regard to the
use of the flag, and,
WHEREAS, the custom of lowering the flag to half-mast or
half-staff comes from the old military practice of "striking the
colors" in time of war as a sign of submission, and that as early
as 1627 the flying of the flag at half mast was a sign of mourning
and this custom has been continued to present day, and,
WHEREAS, when the flag is flown at half-mast, it should be
hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half
position, but before lowering the flag for the day it should again
be raised to the peak, and,
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners is interested in
establishing a policy as to the use of the National Flag following
the death of an elected County, State or Federal official,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the death of an
elected County, State or Federal official, the National Flag flying
from the Weld County Courthouse staff shall be flown at half-mast
from the time of death until the conclusion of the funeral services.
Dated this 23rd day of November , 1966.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Attest:
Cier "to 141t) 1411) Yoar
Approve..:
County At orney
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