Per Presidential Order, State Offices to be closed Jan. 2
for National Day of Mourning
(Lincoln, NE) Gov. Dave Heineman announced today that state buildings will be closed and employees will be granted a day of leave on Tuesday, Jan. 2 as a result of an executive order signed today by President George W. Bush.
President Bush appointed Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, as a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Gerald R. Ford who passed away on Tuesday. In his declaration, President Bush calls on Americans to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship to pay tribute to the memory of President Ford.
State law provides that whenever the President gives federal employees paid time off the State of Nebraska shall grant the same benefit to state employees. Exceptions may include law enforcement, security, military, and employees engaged in other essential functions. All employees should receive official instruction from their agency director or personnel representative.
In addition to the National Day of Mourning, U.S. and Nebraska flags will continue to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of the 38th U.S. President, per Presidential proclamation.
