Okla. Admin. Code § 1:2013-4
I, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, to honor Former State Senator Jimmy Birdsong, who passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
Jimmy Birdsong served in the Army during World War II. He earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star while serving his country. He was elected to serve the Senate in 1965 serving until 1981. He served as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader from 1969 to 1972 and Majority Floor Leader from 1973 to 1974. His service to this country and to our state will be missed.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Department of Capital Assets Management who shall cause the provisions of this order to be implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this 14th day of February, 2013.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Mary Fallin
ATTEST:
Michelle R. Day
Secretary of State
Okla. Admin. Code § 1:2013-4