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TOPEKA – On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. 

“Vice President Cheney spent his life in service to our nation and was renowned for both his deep knowledge and commitment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “His legacy will reflect his work to reshape the vice presidency and his conviction to upholding the ideals that the United States was founded upon. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this challenging time.” 

Vice President Cheney was the 46th Vice President of the United States and served in the role from 2001-2009. He previously served as White House Chief of Staff to President Ford, represented Wyoming’s at-large congressional district for a decade, and was the Secretary of Defense in President George H.W. Bush’s administration.