Governor Orders State Flags Lowered in Commemoration of Performance Coal Miners
4/6/2010
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin today ordered all State flags at all State-owned facilities throughout the State be lowered to half-staff in commemoration of the mining tragedy which occurred Monday at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Montcoal, W.Va.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the miners who have died. We are offering everything we can to assist those families at this time. For those families who are still waiting for news on their missing loved ones, I want them to know that we are doing everything possible in cooperation with state and federal officials and the company to get our miners out as quickly and safely as possible,” said the governor.
The flags will remain lowered until further declaration by the Governor.
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