Senator
Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA),
one of the most influential and longest-serving senators in U.S. history,
died on August 25, 2009, at the age of 77.
As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Kennedy, President
Barack Obama has issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the United
States be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds throughout
the United States and its Territories until sunset on Sunday, August 30,
2009.
In his proclamation, the President states, "Senator Edward M. Kennedy was
not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most
accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy. Over the past
half-century, nearly every major piece of legislation that has advanced the
civil rights, health, and economic well-being of the American people bore
his name and resulted from his efforts. With his passing, an important
chapter in our American story has come to an end."
As a public building, the Fontana Unified School
District's schools and district office will display both the United States
and California flags at half-staff during the time specified. Flag protocol
indicates that each day the flag be raised to its peak then respectfully
lowered to half-staff. At the end of the day, the flag is again to be
hoisted to its peak before being lowered.
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