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Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 341 (2023)
An Order Directing that the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of New Jersey Shall Be Flown at Half-Staff at all State Departments, Offices, Agencies, and Instrumentalities During Appropriate Hours on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Recognition and Mourning of the Victims of the Attacks of September 11, 2001, Including Those From Our Home State
Issued: September 8, 2023.
Effective: September 8, 2023.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, unprecedented acts of terrorism were committed in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, these horrific attacks caused the largest loss of life from a foreign attack on American soil, and the largest single loss of rescue personnel in U.S. history; and
WHEREAS, approximately one quarter of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks were New Jerseyans, with nearly 700 residents of our State killed in the attacks; and
WHEREAS, the terrorist attacks on our nation not only caused an immense loss of life, but also inflicted immeasurable agony and anguish on those who lived through the events, which include hundreds of New Jersey families whose lives have been forever altered by the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one; and
WHEREAS, many New Jerseyans, including thousands of police, fire, military, emergency, and construction personnel bravely responded to this tragedy, and many first responders continue to deal with chronic health effects to this day; and
WHEREAS, twenty-two years later, September 11, 2001 will continue to be remembered by New Jerseyans across the State, both privately and at public remembrances and memorials, and we will reflect on this occasion upon the patriotism and compassion that define us as Americans and as New Jerseyans; and
WHEREAS, it is also important to remember all those who have served in the U.S. military and intelligence agencies defending our nation during the 22 years since the September 11th attacks, including the thousands of servicemembers who have lost their lives in overseas engagements; and
WHEREAS, we remain grateful to our law enforcement officers, armed forces, and intelligence officers for their extraordinary sacrifices in the protection of our country and our State; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fitting that this day be observed with full solemnity, in honor of the victims of the attacks;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and all public buildings during appropriate hours on Monday, September 11, 2023, in recognition and in mourning of the victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001, including those from our home State.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.