Texas Governor Greg Abbott on January 20 ordered flags to be flown at the state Capitol and other state buildings to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Flags are currently flown at half-mast in memory of the late President Jimmy Carter.
“Texas continues to mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, and we continue to grieve along with our fellow citizens across the country,” Governor Abbott said in a written statement Monday morning. “President Carter's steadfast leadership leaves a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations to come, and we as a nation will honor this.” display Flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days. ”
“On January 20th, our great nation will celebrate our democratic tradition of transferring power to a new president with the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the United States,” Abbott continued. “As we unite our nation and usher in a new era of leadership, I have ordered all flags to be flown at the Texas State Capitol and all statehouses for President Trump’s inauguration. ”
President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter died on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100, Breitbart News' Joel Pollack reports. With his death, the former president holds the record as America's oldest living president.
President Joe Biden ordered flags across the United States to be lowered to half-staff for 30 days. Mr. Abbott's order for all staff to display the flag on Inauguration Day came about two-thirds of the way through the session.
“As we honor the legacy of our former president, we must also celebrate the accomplishments of our next president and the bright future of the United States,” Abbott concluded.
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