Buckeye Reporter

Governor DeWine Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein

Governor DeWine has issued an order to lower all U.S. and Ohio flags to half-staff on October 5, 2023, across public buildings and grounds in honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein, in accordance with the President's directives, as announced on October 4th.

"Governor DeWine has ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state," stated the proclamation.

In accordance with directives issued by the President of the United States, and as a gesture of respect for the life and dedicated service of Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Governor of the State of Ohio, Mike DeWine, exercises his authority as granted by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States. He hereby proclaims that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio from sunrise until sunset on the day of Senator Feinstein's funeral, which is scheduled for October 5, 2023. This proclamation is effective as of October 4, 2023.

Governor DeWine has ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff across the state's public buildings and grounds on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein, following directives from the President of the United States.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneering figure in the realms of politics in California and Washington, died at her residence in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by a statement from her office. She served in the U.S. Senate for over three decades and held the distinction of being the Senate's eldest member at the time of her passing.

According to AP, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that "we lost a giant in the Senate. As the nation mourns this tremendous loss, we know how many lives she impacted and how many glass ceilings she shattered along the way," Schumer said, his voice cracking.

Mayor London Breed of San Francisco highlighted the significance of Senator Dianne Feinstein's impact on the city's politics and governance. She mentioned that both she and Feinstein initially assumed the role of mayor due to their positions as the president of the Board of Supervisors when the previous mayor passed away. Feinstein led the city through a challenging period marked by the assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey Milk in 1978. Breed, similarly, stepped into the role after Ed Lee's heart attack in 2017.

Feinstein's legacy in San Francisco is reflected in the prominence of her portrait alongside Mayor Breed's in City Hall. The mayor praised Feinstein for her focus on improving the city's safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy. She noted that Feinstein played a key role in securing federal funding and garnering support from the business community to rebuild the cable car system, a symbol of San Francisco.

Additionally, Feinstein's less-known contributions, such as advocating for colorful streetcars on Market Street and supporting the opening of Pier 39, were acknowledged. Despite serving in the U.S. Senate in Washington, Feinstein maintained a close connection with the city and regularly discussed its details with Mayor Breed, even addressing issues as minor as damaged sidewalks and potholes.