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Governor Granholm has issued the following proclamation to lower flags to
half staff on Monday, October 31st through sundown on November 2nd in honor
and respect for the passing of Rosa Parks.
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the state of
Michigan will pay tribute to civil rights leader Rosa Parks next week by
lowering United States flags in her honor.
The Governor has proclaimed that United States flags throughout the state of
Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered from Monday October 31 until
sundown on Wednesday, November 2 as a mark of respect for the memory and in
honor of Rosa Parks.
"As the mother of the modern day civil rights movement, Rosa Parks will
serve as a role model for generations to come," Granholm said. "She
embodied the courage that is so important to the world we live in. Her quiet
strength, dignity and persistence in the face of racial inequality and
persecution were an inspiration to all Americans, regardless of race or
gender. We are proud that she adopted Michigan as her home, a place she
loved as much as we will always love her."
In her proclamation, Granholm celebrated Ms. Parks' many accomplishments,
including receiving the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential
Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal which honored her as the
"first lady of civil rights," and the "mother of the freedom movement."
The decision to lower the flag in Parks' honor was hailed by Congressmen
John D. Dingell and John Conyers.
Dingell said, "This is a fitting honor for a remarkable woman. We remember
and memorialize Rosa Parks' courage and strength through this proclamation.
It is simply the right thing to do for one of our nation and state's
remarkable citizens and it's something the federal government should have
done already. She was a great, decent, courageous lady and I know God will
be kind to her soul."
Conyers also supported the Governor's decision.
"I fully support the Governor's proclamation calling for United States flags
to be flown at half-staff in Michigan in honor of the death of Rosa Parks,"
Conyers said. "I believe it is fitting and appropriate that a true giant of
the civil rights movement be granted this honor. There are very few people
who can say their actions and conduct changed the face of the nation, and
Rosa Parks is one of those individuals. Her bravery, fortitude and
perseverance in the face of discrimination served as the very touchstone of
the civil rights movement, which in a very real sense began when she refused
to give up her seat on the bus. Everyone is this country owes a debt of
gratitude to her. I am proud to have known her and to have had the
opportunity to have worked by her side."
Dr. Brian Smith, National President of the Tuskegee Airman organization,
also applauded Granholm's decision, as did Lucius Theus, Major General USAF
(Retired) and an original member of the Tuskegee Airman.
"As a veteran who fought for the flag of the United States, I consider it an
appropriate tribute that the Governor would order the flag lowered to mark
the passing of Rosa Parks," said Theus. "We both put ourselves at risk to
stand up for the principles that this country was founded upon and it is not
necessary to wear a uniform to be a hero. Rosa Parks is indeed a true hero."

When flown at half-staff the United States flag should be hoisted first to
the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The
flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.

CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC UPDATE
- Ann Street to reopen Monday
- Zina Pitcher Place to close until end of the month
- New right-turn lane at Huron and Glen
- Utility work at SPH Monday and Tuesday
- Traffic shift on State Street near Monroe Oct. 10-12
See below for more details regarding each project. For maps of these areas and other project information, click on http://www.plantext.bf.umich.edu/plantext/closures.html

ANN STREET TO REOPEN, ZINA PITCHER TO CLOSE, NEW RIGHT-TURN LANE TO GLEN
Ann Street between Zina Pitcher Place and Glen Avenue is scheduled to be re-opened to two-way traffic Monday (Oct. 10) at 6 a.m. Pedestrian traffic will remain on the north side of the street.
The south block of Zina Pitcher Place, between Huron and Ann streets, is scheduled to be closed to all vehicle traffic Monday (Oct. 10) at 6 a.m. until Oct. 28. Pedestrian access on the east side of the street will be maintained. The closure will allow for curb repair and surface replacement. Traffic will be detoured one block west to Glen Avenue.
Additionally, a new right-hand turn lane from westbound Huron Street onto northbound Glen Avenue has been installed.
UTILITY WORK AT SPH TO CLOSE SIDEWALK
Utility work at the School of Public Health project is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 10 and 11). As a result, southbound traffic on Observatory will be reduced to one lane on the south side of the intersection with East Medical Center Drive (EMCD). Also the sidewalk and parking spaces on the east side of Observatory between Washington Heights and EMCD will be closed. Pedestrians will need to cross Observatory at the EMCD traffic light intersection. Entrances to the two SPH buildings will remain available.
TRAFFIC SHIFT ON STATE STREET OCT 10-12
Utility work at the Weill Hall project scheduled for Monday through Wednesday (Oct. 10-12) will require South State Street traffic between Monroe and Hill streets to be shifted to the west side of the street. Two-way traffic is expected to be maintained throughout this work.