Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont has announced that flags will be flown at half-staff in Connecticut to honor the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Allen, Texas. This order follows a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., directing flags to be lowered nationwide as a mark of solemn respect.
Effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11, 2023, U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered to half-staff. Governor Lamont emphasizes that no flag should be raised higher than the U.S. flag during this period, including state, municipal, corporate, or any other flags.
Expressing his deep sorrow and frustration, Governor Lamont condemns the senseless act of violence and highlights the need for meaningful action. He calls for stronger gun violence prevention measures and criticizes the lack of action from elected leaders in Congress. Governor Lamont stresses that the majority of Americans support such reforms and urges Congress to address this pressing issue promptly.
As Connecticut mourns the loss of innocent lives in the Allen mass shooting, the lowered flags serve as a tribute to the victims and a solemn reminder of the urgent need for gun violence prevention measures.