Preserved order #25

in memory and respect of State Senator Janet D. Howell

Timing and scope

Flags: US · *

Solar timing uses Richmond as the jurisdiction reference; local sunrise/sunset varies.

half staff

Oct 28, 2026 07:30 EDT → Oct 28, 2026 18:15 EDT

I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and remain at half-staff until sunset.

Complete reviewed facts

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  "evidence": "I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and remain at half-staff until sunset.",
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  "identity": "document:102:0",
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        "wording": "Oct 28, 2026 18:15 EDT"
      },
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      "start": {
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  "reason": "in memory and respect of State Senator Janet D. Howell",
  "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00-04:00",
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  "status": "approved",
  "timing": "sunrise_sunset",
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  "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/flag-information/flag-orders/title-of-flag-order-1127708-en.html"
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