Texas closings Jan 2nd...

[johnastovall]

I just learned the elements of the Texas A&M system will be closed January 2nd. If you work for or have dealings with any state institutions or agencies, you may want to see what their status is for Jan. 2nd. I just a an extra day of vacation (we close for a week at Christmas.)

[MikeyG1965]

Had an email yesterday....all Federal agencies closed....but I am going in anyways to catch up on some stuff since I am going out of town.

[David]

Below is the proclamation for the National Day of Mourning for the federal govt. Stock Exchange, Post Offices, and all federal offices will be closed on Tuesday.

National Day of Mourning for President Gerald R. Ford
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America


As a further mark of respect to the memory of Gerald R. Ford, the thirty-eighth President of the United States, NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, in honor and tribute to the memory of Gerald R. Ford, and as an expression of public sorrow, do appoint Tuesday, January 2, 2007, as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President Ford. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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[David]

State of Texas proclamation:

Gov. Perry Declares Tuesday, January 2, a Day of Mourning for President Ford

Most State Offices will be closed; flags will fly at half staff for 30 days

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry is declaring Tuesday, January 2, an official day of mourning in remembrance of President Gerald R. Ford.

“President Ford was a humble leader with a gentle spirit who restored honesty and candor to government during turbulent times,” Perry said. “It seems fitting to publicly set aside a day of mourning so all Texans can reflect on the life and person of Gerald Ford.”

The governor’s executive order encourages Texans to pay their respects through appropriate ceremonies in homes, businesses, public buildings, schools, places of worship or other suitable places for public expression of grief and remembrance.

To allow state employees to attend such observances, Perry is directing state agencies, offices and departments to close on Tuesday – except those agencies, offices, and departments that the heads thereof determine should remain open with a sufficient number of employees for reasons of public safety and essential public business.

On Wednesday, Perry directed all flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor of President Ford.

The governor’s directive applies to all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state. Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state until sunrise on Friday, January 26. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.