Press Release: Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for the Victims of the Tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 11/22/2021 06:30 AM CST
Office of Governor Tony Evers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2021
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov 
 
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for the Victims of the Tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade
 
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. 

Last night, Gov. Evers released a statement on this tragic event available here and below: 

“Kathy and I are praying for Waukesha tonight and all the kids, families, and community members affected by this senseless act. I'm grateful for the first responders and folks who acted quickly to help, and we are in contact with local partners as we await more information.”

The order is effective at sunrise and ends at sunset. 

Executive Order #141 can be found here. 
 
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