Why are Delaware flags lowered to half-staff this week? Late senator honored

Delaware flags will remain at half-staff through the end of the week in honor of a late political figure.

On April 16, Gov. John Carney ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities. Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on April 20 in honor of Robert Marshall, a former Delaware senator whose career as a public servant spanned from 1978 to 2018.

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“Tracey and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Robert Marshall. He was an inspiration for public servants – serving 40 years in the State Senate and not once forgetting the folks he represented in Legislative Hall,” said Carney.

In a statement from the Office of the Governor, Carney highlight’s Marshall’s support for organized labor and increasing Delaware’s minimum wage to $15, his advocacy for providing opportunities for the unemployed to find work and his strides in creating standards for long-term care facilities.

“Senator Marshall will have a lasting impact on Legislative Hall and the City of Wilmington, and we are thinking of his family, friends and community during this difficult time. Senator Marshall was truly one of a kind,” said Carney.

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