September 8, 2022 4:30 p.m. 

Governor Kate Brown has ordered all flags at Oregon Public institutions lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day of internment in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.

Brown said, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II led Great Britain and the Commonwealth with grace, courage, and stability throughout her historic 70-year reign”. Brown said, “Dan and I are sending our deepest condolences to the queen’s family and friends, and equally to all the people of the United Kingdom”.

The full Presidential Proclamation is available on the White House’s website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/08/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday at 96 years of age.