Thursday, February 7, 2013
Governor orders flags lowered through Monday, Feb. 11 to honor former state Sen. George Hart
LANSING, Mich. –Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff today through Monday, Feb. 11 in honor of former state Sen. George Hart, of Dearborn, who died Jan. 31. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
“Sen. Hart leaves behind a legacy of outstanding commitment to public service,” said Snyder. “I extend sincere condolences to his wife, Catherine, and entire family during this time.”
Hart, the son of Armenian immigrants, was born in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He served on the Wayne County Commission and Dearborn City Council prior to his election to the Michigan Senate, where he served for nearly 30 years.
Hart was cremated today. Memorial service details have not been finalized.
This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2006-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U. S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
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Van Regenmorter, born on Jan. 29, 1939, is survived by his wife, Cheryl; the couple’s four children; and a large extended family.
Services are set for 11 a.m., Friday at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, of which he was a charter member, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison with Rev. Jay Pruim officiating. Interment will be at Jamestown Township Cemetery. Visitation is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive, Grandville.