Executive Order Number Fifty-Seven Declaring Friday, June 11, 2004 A Legal Holiday In Remembrance Of Former President Reagan
WHEREAS, the people of Delaware have been greatly saddened by the death of former President Ronald Wilson Reagan, who passed away on June 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, former President Reagan leaves behind millions of people, and countless Delawareans, who wish to respectfully mourn his passing, and recognize and celebrate his extraordinary life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, this Friday, June 11, 2004, has been declared a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States, and on that date there shall be a State funeral for former President Reagan; and
WHEREAS, many Delawareans wish to spend the National Day of Mourning and the occasion of the former President’s funeral celebrating and remembering his life, and honoring his service to our nation; and
WHEREAS, the closing of State offices in honor of former President Reagan would be consistent with past actions to honor the memories of former presidents, as State offices were closed for the official state funerals of former Presidents Johnson and Eisenhower;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RUTH ANN MINNER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DO HEREBY ORDER AND DECLARE, this 8th day of June 2004:
1. Friday, June 11, 2004, is declared a State holiday pursuant to Merit Rule 5.1.1.
2. Public facilities of the State subject to my authority shall be closed Friday, June 11, 2004.
