Columbus, OH– Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement and proclamation in observance of the life of Lady Bird Johnson:
“Frances and I join people around Ohio in mourning the loss of Lady Bird Johnson,” Strickland said. “First Lady Johnson showed an unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for serving our country and its people. Americans will remember her honorable life and work for generations to come."
President George W. Bush has also ordered the U.S. Flag lowered in honor of Lady Bird Johnson on Sunday, July 15.
A Proclamation by the Governor of Ohio
In observance of the life of Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Ohio Constitution, that the flag of the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds of the State of Ohio from sunrise until sunset on the date of her interment, Sunday July 15, 2007.
ON THIS THIRTEENTH DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN
Ted Strickland
Governor