Executive Order RP38 - September 9, 2004

BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin, Texas
September 9, 2004

WHEREAS, more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives on September 11, 2001, when the United States of America suffered a series of attacks at the hands of vicious terrorists driven by hate and destruction; and

WHEREAS, these devastating assaults brought great anguish to our state and nation, they also prompted acts of great heroism and bravery as our fellow Americans responded to acts of aggression and hostility; and

WHEREAS, the United States Congress through Public Law 107-89 has designated September 11th of each year as Patriot Day;

WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has passed and I have signed legislation that establishes each September 11th as Texas First Responders Day in honor of the bravery, courage, and determination of Texas men and women who assist others in emergencies such as that observed in these terrible attacks;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas as the Chief Executive Officer, do hereby order the following:

Saturday, September 11, 2004, shall be a day of prayer and remembrance in Texas to honor the lives and the memory of those who lost their lives and those first responders who committed acts of great bravery during the events of September 11, 2001.

The people of Texas are encouraged to observe a moment of silence beginning at 7:46 a.m. central daylight time to honor the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of these terrorist attacks.

I further order that, in accordance with a proclamation issued by the President of the United States and by my powers under the Texas Government Code, the flags of the United States of America and of the State of Texas on the state Capitol Building and in the Capitol Complex, at the Governor's Mansion, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state shall be flown at half-staff at on Saturday, September 11, 2004.

I further order that these flags shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all Texas offices and facilities abroad. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions in Texas are encouraged to fly these flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect and honor for those who lost their lives in these terrorist attacks.

This executive order supersedes all previous orders inconsistent with its terms and shall remain in effect and in full force until modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by me or by a succeeding Governor.

Given under my hand this the 9th day of September, 2004.

RICK PERRY
Governor

ATTESTED BY:
GEOFFREY S. CONNOR
Secretary of State