From the office of Gov. Martin O’Malley: This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Charles “Mac” Mathias, Jr., a life-long public servant, a former three-term U.S. Senator, Congressman, and […]
Flags To Be Lowered In Honor of Army SPC Coffland of Baltimore
From the Office of Gov. Martin O’Malley: Attached is a notice to lower the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag tomorrow, December 1, 2009, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Army SPC Christopher J. Coffland. STATE OF MARYLAND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT MARTIN O’MALLEY GOVERNOR To: Secretary Alvin C. Collins Department of General Services From: […]
Maryland To Lower Flags Monday In Memory Of Temple Hills Soldier Who Died In Iraq
From the Office of the Secretary of State: Lowering of the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to Half Staff Army Sergeant First Class Duane A. Thornsbury This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Monday, September 21, […]
Del. Impallaria: Sept. 11 Flag Remembrance Waving Postponed
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: Delegate McDonough and I have decided to postpone the 9-11 Flag Waving. The weather makes this very advisable. We are thinking of the health of the participants, who would be standing in the pouring rain, and the safety of drivers on I-95, who will […]
Del. Impallaria: Commemorative 9/11 Flag Waving, “Not A Tea Party”
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: Please join Delegates Rick Impallaria and Pat McDonough at the bridge over I-95 on Old Mountain Road (Route 152) on Friday, September 11, 2009 to wave the flag in solemn remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001, and of the sacrifices Americans have […]
Del. Norman, Riley Flag Bill Signed Into Law
House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 7 were signed into law by Governor O’Malley on April 14, 2009. The bills, sponsored by Delegates Wayne Norman and B. Daniel Riley, and Senator Barry Glassman, respectively, require United States flags flown over state buildings to be made in the U.S.A. The bills were passed unanimously by both […]
“Made in the USA” – Flag Bill Flies Through the House
On March 30, 2009, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 134 to 0 to adopt legislation (HB 7) that would require the State of Maryland to only purchase and display flags — including those of the United States and Maryland — that are made in the United States of America. HB 7 is sponsored by […]
Dels. Norman and Riley Introduce Made-In-The-USA Flag Bill
House Bill 7, which will require United States flags flown over state buildings to be made in the U.S.A., had its first hearing on January 29. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by Delegate Wayne Norman of northern Harford County and Delegate Dan Riley, of southern Harford County. It now has about 75 co-sponsors. “Testifying at […]