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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.
April 2, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of today’s attack at United States Capitol
SALT LAKE CITY (April 2, 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 — a sign of respect for the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol
March 23, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Boulder, Colorado
SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 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 shooting in Boulder, Colorado, which occurred on Monday, March 22. The
March 18, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Atlanta Metropolitan Area
SALT LAKE CITY (March 18, 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 shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, which occurred earlier this week.
February 22, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox lowers flags in honor of the 500,000 American lives
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 22, 2021) – In coordination with a proclamation from President Biden, Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah in memory of the 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19 and to highlight the magnitude of loss for so many families
January 18, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 18, 2021) — 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 Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in honor of Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff. Rep. Shurtliff, a Democrat from Ogden who served in the Utah House from 1999 to 2008
January 10, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 10, 2021) – 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 Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 in honor of the life and service of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick. Officer Sicknick was killed while on duty during