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**HALF STAFF ALERT** US Flag, Explosion in West, Texas – April 25, 2013

For Immediate Release April 24, 2013 Presidential Proclamation — Honoring the Victims of the Explosion in West, Texas HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE EXPLOSION IN WEST, TEXAS ——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of those who perished in the explosion in…

**HALF-STAFF ALERT** Explosion in West – State of Texas, April 25, 2013

Thursday, April 25th, 2013 TX – West, Texas Explosion Victims April 23, 2013 State of Texas – Office of the Governor Dear Commander Ortiz, The State of Texas has been deeply affected by the injuries and loss of life that resulted from the recent explosion in the city of West. It seems fitting that flags…

State of Texas – Flag Half-Staff Alert – April 4th, 2013

From the Office of the Governor Rick Perry Governor Perry has issued the following directive: The State of Texas has lost a valued elected official with the brutal murder of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. As a mark of respect for this brave servant and his wife, it is fitting that flags…

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