WHEREAS, terrorist actions have been committed against the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, it appears that hundreds and perhaps thousands of American citizens have lost their lives, and numerous others were seriously injured, because of the terrorist attacks; and

WHEREAS, the loss of life that occurred as a result of these terrorist incidents is a national tragedy that warrants the citizens of the State of South Carolina to appropriately show respect for the victims of these attacks.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of South Carolina and of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flags of the United States and the State of South Carolina be flown at half-staff upon all state buildings and grounds until sunset Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and as further directed by proclamation of the President of the United States of America for federal facilities in the wake of this national tragedy.