Julia Pappas
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Welcome to Governor Cox’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts and more communication coming directly from our office.
May 12, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of the those who have lost their lives to COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY (May, 12, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation honoring those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position
April 29, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of the life and legacy of former U. S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
SALT LAKE CITY (April, 29, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life, legacy, and selfless sacrifice of former U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. Sen. Hatch will lie in state at
March 23, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of life and legacy of former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright
SALT LAKE CITY (March, 23, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright. Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position
February 28, 2022
Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson and other officials stand in solidarity with Ukraine
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 28, 2022) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox praised the courage and patriotism of Ukrainians in the face of Russian aggression and asked Utahns to support Ukraine during a rally at the Utah State Capitol this evening. “The assault on Ukraine has exposed Vladimir Putin for what he is — a brutal dictator hell-bent on forcing his
February 19, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Col. Gail Halvorsen
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2022) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, whose courage and compassion inspired generations both across the United States
January 6, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of the life and legacy of Sen. Harry Reid
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan.12, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of Sen. Harry Reid’s interment. The day of interment is scheduled for tomorrow, Jan. 13, 2022. Therefore, the flag will be lowered