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Home » Press Releases » Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Former State Rep. James F. Rooney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #261 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 23, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James F. Rooney, who passed away on Sat., May 3, 2025, at the age of 89. “Former Rep. Rooney led an extraordinary life of selflessness, serving his community and our state with humility, pe...