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Nov-28-06 Governor Corzine Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor U.S. Army Specialist Eric Rivera
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: October 28, 2006 CONTACT: Anthony Coley
Brendan Gilfillan
PHONE: 609-777-2600

GOVERNOR CORZINE ORDERS FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR U.S. ARMY SPECIALIST ERIC RIVERA

TRENTON – In honor of U.S. Army Specialist Eric Rivera, Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, December 1, 2006.
The full text of the Executive Order is below.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 43
WHEREAS, United States Army Specialist Eric Rivera, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, was raised in Atlantic City and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera joined the Army shortly after graduation, serving with honor and distinction as a member of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, based in Schweinfurt, Germany; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera was killed while his platoon was conducting combat operations in an area west of Ramadi, Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera was a courageous soldier who loved his parents, family, neighbors, and fellow soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera was, in turn, loved by his parents, family, neighbors, and fellow soldiers, who take great pride in his commitment, heroism, and achievements; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera has been recommended for some of our nation’s highest military honors; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera has made the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life in the line of duty, while fighting on behalf of his country; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Rivera’s patriotism and dedicated service to his country and to his fellow soldiers make him a hero and a true role model for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fitting for the State of New Jersey, the State where he was raised and educated, to mark his passing, remember his family as they mourn their loss, and honor his memory;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JON S. CORZINE, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, December 1, 2006, in recognition of the life and in mourning of the passing of United States Army Specialist Eric Rivera.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/approved/20061128.html