Governor's Flag Order for Virginias State Senator A. Benton Chafin, Jr.
January 1, 2021
Governor’s Flag Order for the State Capitol in Richmond
This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of Virginia State Senator A. Benton “Ben” Chafin, Jr.
I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
Ordered on this, 1st day of January, 2021.
Governor’s Flag Order for the County of Russell
Be it further encouraged that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia may be flown at half-staff on all local, state, and federal buildings and grounds in the County of Russell and in any other locality as deemed appropriate, in respect and memory of Virginia State Senator A. Benton “Ben” Chafin, Jr.
I hereby authorize that the flag shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
Authorized on this, the 1st day of January, 2021.
Sincerely,
Ralph S. Northam