WHEREAS:

On September 18, 2020, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS:

In her legal career and her tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsberg was a
champion for women in the workplace, in health care, and as equal partners in our
country’s future; and

WHEREAS:

On April 14, 1980, she was nominated to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia; and

WHEREAS:

On August 10, 1993, she was sworn in as Supreme Court justice where she served for 27
years as the second woman, and first Jewish woman, to serve on the Supreme Court; and

WHEREAS:

Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer, mentor, and leader of courage and integrity; and

WHEREAS:

Justice Ginsburg envisioned and implemented a humane and progressive interpretation
of the law; and

WHEREAS:

Justice Ginsburg faithfully served the United States of America, and the people of
Minnesota have benefited from her vision, leadership, and willingness to stand up for
what is right; and

WHEREAS:

It is ordered that all United States flags and Minnesota flags at state buildings and
facilities be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALZ, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby order all United States flags and
Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, immediately
tonight on Friday, September 18 until sunset on the day of the interment of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 18th
day of September.

GOVERNOR

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SECRETARY OF STATE
Filed September 18, 2020
Office of the Minnesota
Secretary of State
Steve Simon