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Flags lowered in remembrance
of tsunami victims
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Jan. 3-7 declared Days of Remembrance
for the South Asian Tsunami Victims
Gov. Blagojevich joins President Bush
in lowering flags at government facilities to half-staff; encourages
citizens to support relief efforts
[JAN. 4, 2005]
CHICAGO -- In a show of
respect for the victims of the South Asian tsunami, Gov. Rod
Blagojevich issued a proclamation Monday declaring Jan. 3-7 as Days
of Remembrance for the South Asian Tsunami Victims and ordering that
flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff for the remainder
of this week. Earlier in the day, President Bush issued an executive
proclamation ordering all federal facilities to fly their flags at
half-staff to honor the victims.
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"In this time of mourning, we must
stand united in our efforts to honor the victims and to restore
peace to this devastated region," Gov. Blagojevich said. "I urge all
Illinoisans to join us in this observance and to support the relief
efforts in any way they can."
The death toll from the tsunami has risen to over 100,000 people,
devastating entire communities and leaving thousands without
adequate food, safe water and shelter. Numerous nations,
international organizations and charities have begun massive relief
efforts to assist the victims and prevent further damage.
Gov. Blagojevich issued a statement
Dec. 30 thanking those who contacted his office looking for ways to
help the victims, and he urged all Illinois citizens to support
legitimate charities in any way they could. Hundreds of Illinois
citizens have contacted the governor's office to locate reputable
charities that are directly assisting the victims in South Asia.
[News release from the
governor's office]
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