RI Flags Lowered In Honor Of Barbara Bush

PROVIDENCE, RI—Gov. Gina Raimondo has ordered flags to be lowered to half staff in honor of Barbara Bush. The former first lady died Tuesday at her Houston home. She was 92.

Raimondo is following President Trump's proclamation. The U.S. and state flags at all state buildings will be flown at half staff until sunset April 20. She also asked residents to lower their flags.

Here is the statement from the press release.

"Barbara Bush was an inspiration to a generation of Americans," Raimondo said. "I remember being in high school and college watching this strong woman in the national spotlight unafraid to speak her mind - a woman who championed causes like civil rights and education. Her legacy and influence remain as strong today as ever, and my thoughts and prayers are with the Bush family during this difficult time."

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Photo Credit: Former first lady Barbara Bush greets people at Barns and Noble in Washington during a meet and greet coinciding with the release of her new book 'Reflections: Life after the White House' December 12, 2003 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)