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Proc 8963ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8963

Honoring the Victims of the Explosion in West, Texas

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In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at all federal public buildings, grounds, military facilities, and naval stations in Texas on April 25, 2013, to honor victims of the April 17, 2013 explosion in West, Texas.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 25179

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 25179

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flags to be flown at half-staff in Texas

Key directives

  • Flags flown at half-staff at all federal public buildings and grounds in Texas on April 25, 2013
  • Flags flown at half-staff at all military facilities and naval stations in Texas on April 25, 2013

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff order takes effect April 25, 2013

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8963: Honoring the Victims of the Explosion in West, Texas · Executive Orders