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Date: April 12-14, 2017
Flags affected: Alaska State Flag
Reach: Statewide

 

Governor Walker Lowers Flags in Honor of Former Senate President Jan Faiks

April 11, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker ordered all Alaska flags be lowered today in honor of former Senate President Jan Faiks, who passed away on Monday after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Faiks served in the Alaska Senate from 1983 to 1990, and was Senate President from 1987 to 1988.
 
Born in Long Island, New York, Faiks was an Anchorage business owner and former educator in the Anchorage School District. As the Senate President, she was the first woman in U.S. history to serve as presiding officer of a state legislative body. In addition to her time in the legislature, Faiks served on the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and was involved in the Alaska World Affairs Council and the Resource Development Council.
 
“Sen. Faiks was a dedicated public servant who committed a great portion of her life to improving our state,” said Governor Walker. “I send my condolences to her husband Lloyd and their entire family during this time of loss. Jan touched the lives of so many Alaskans. Her family can take great pride in the contributions she made to our state.”
 
Governor Walker ordered all Alaska flags to be lowered on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in honor of former Sen. Jan Faiks. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, April 14, 2017.
 

How to properly fly your flag at half-staff



When raising the American flag to half-staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it.

When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom. 

With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty. 

When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too. 

What if you can't lower your flag?



For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag. 

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