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Governor Tim Walz directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow July 30 2020 to honor Representative John Lewis. The proclamation follows a six day national celebration of his life. Congressman Lewis was fearless in his pursuit of a more perfect union reads Governor Walzs proclamation. Congressman Lewis was a friend mentor and leader of character and integrity and his values pushed the country to rise to a higher purpose and build a more fair and equitable nation.Individuals businesses and other organizations also are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Lewis who was a valiant stalwart of the Civil Rights movement one of the original Freedom Riders chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee the youngest speaker at the March on Washington leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery and a member of Congress representing the people of Georgia for 33 years.
