GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval this morning signed a proclamation declaring this Sunday, Sept. 11, as “Patriot Day in Nevada.”
“This year marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11, and it is fitting and proper to continue to mark this day as one of remembrance and solemn consideration,” Sandoval said.
The first Patriot Day was declared on Sept. 11, 2002, at Congress’ request, by President George W. Bush. The day is Congressionally mandated each year.
Joining the White House’s call, the governor also signed an executive order lowering the flag to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Patriot Day. The governor’s order will keep flags at half-staff on Saturday as well in honor of the three National Guard personnel killed this week.
