Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aug. 30, 2023

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Emma Williams

Office of the Governor

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Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 30, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day (H.C.R. 17, 2021). 

The flags should be lowered to the half-staff position at sunrise on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, and remain at half-staff until sunset on the same day. 

The governor extends an invitation to all private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate in this recognition.

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