Post date: Apr 19, 2015 1:52:33 AM
G o v e r n o r G r e g A b b o t t
April 17, 2015
Commander Jose Ortiz
Capitol Region
Texas Department of Public Safety
1500 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Dear Commander Ortiz:
The State of Texas has lost an honored leader with the passing of former Railroad Commissioner Buddy Temple. As a mark of respect for his service as a statewide elected official, it seems fitting that flags should be lowered to half-staff in memory of this highly regarded leader.
As such, pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code and 4 U.S.C. § 7, I direct that the Texas and United States flags be lowered statewide on Saturday, April 18, 2015, in honor of the life and public service of Arthur "Buddy" Temple, III. Flags should be returned to full-staff on the following day. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions and entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of honor and respect for this admired leader.
The First Lady and I extend our prayers of comfort to his wife Ellen and the entire Temple family during their time of grief and urge all Texans to remember and honor his service to the State of Texas.
Respectfully,
GREG ABBOTT
Governor