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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.
August 26, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of U.S. service members, other victims killed in Afghanistan
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah in honor of the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in honoring
May 28, 2021
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY (May 28, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 31, 2021, in honor of Memorial Day. Flags will be lowered from sunrise until noon, and
May 26, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, CA
SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2021) — 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 the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, CA. Flags should be maintained at half
April 20, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of former Vice President Walter Mondale
SALT LAKE CITY (April 20, 2021) — 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 the life and service of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Flags should be maintained at
April 16, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of victims of Indianapolis, Indiana shooting
SALT LAKE CITY (April 16, 2021) — 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 the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
April 6, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of Congressman Alcee Hastings
SALT LAKE CITY (April 6, 2021) — In honor of Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings, who passed away on April 6, 2021, 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. This order is pursuant to the requirement that flags