Division of Administration and Finance
Department of Public Safety
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cindy Granier
Administrative Assistant
713-743-0612
cgranier@uh.edu
UNITED STATES FLAG FLYING AT HALF-STAFF ON UH CAMPUS
Houston, April 16, 2013 – The University of Houston is flying its flags at half-staff to honor the
victims of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings.
President Barack Obama issued the proclamation on Tuesday. The flags will remain at half-staff
until sunset on Saturday, April 20. The full proclamation can be viewed by clicking here.
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