Patriot News

Tuesday, September 11, 2007, Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to commemorate the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on Wednesday:

“As Rosh Hashanah begins, let me take this opportunity to wish the Jewish Community a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year.

“The High Holy Days are a time of reflection and introspection. It is a time to review actions of the past year and to rededicate to improving ourselves and the world around us.    » read more »

Monday, September 10, 2007, MADISON - Governor Doyle has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half staff on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

The Governor made the following statement honoring the victims and heroes of September 11th and saluting the women and men in armed forces serving Wisconsin and the United States:    » read more »

GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION URGES CITIZENS TO OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE

Sept. 10, 2007, HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell has issued a proclamation designating Tuesday, Sept. 11, as Patriot Day and has ordered flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff in memory of the thousands of Americans who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.    » read more »

Sep. 10, 2007, AUSTIN – Pursuant to the proclamation issued by President George W. Bush, Texas Governor Rick Perry today directed flags be flown at half-staff at state buildings in observance of Patriot Day to honor those killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks.    » read more »

September 10, 2007, AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today announced a new Web page on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services site that honors service members who have given their lives while serving their state and nation since September 11, 2001. There are currently 33 service members listed on the Web site.    » read more »

September 10, 2007, TRENTON - New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram and Criminal Justice Director Gregory A. Paw announced that a Monmouth County woman was indicted today on charges she falsified insurance applications and motor vehicle registrations.

According to Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Greta Gooden Brown, Misty D. Megill, 25, of Farmingdale, was charged in a state grand jury indictment with three counts of third-degree insurance fraud and ten counts of fourth-degree falsifying or tampering with records.    » read more »

September 10, 2007 (Lincoln, NE) -- Pursuant to presidential proclamation, Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy has directed that flags at all state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 11.

President George W. Bush has proclaimed Sept. 11 as Patriot Day and has called on all Americans to lower their flags in honor of those who died six years ago in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.    » read more »

September 10, 2007, LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today encouraged Michigan citizens to reflect on and remember the victims and heroes of the September 11 terrorist attacks by lowering flags and observing a moment of silence Tuesday, September 11, 2007, which marks the six-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks.    » read more »

Flags to be lowered Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in observance of Patriot Day

September 7, 2007, Salem – Today, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff throughout Oregon on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in observance of Patriot Day.

“As we reflect on the events of six years ago, we remember the innocent people who lost their lives on that terrible day,” said Governor Kulongoski. “As Oregonians, we stand more united today and we reach out to our fellow citizens during this period of grief and remembrance.”

September 10, 2007 -- The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Illinois Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff in honor of the:

Day of Remembrance for September 11

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel from sunrise to sunset on:

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Source: State of Illinois

September 10, 2007 -- Governor Charlie Crist:
“As we mark the sixth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost loved ones in New York, Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. We also remember the brave firefighters and first responders who unselfishly risked their lives while striving to save their fellow Americans.    » read more »

Monday, September 10, 2007, FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff on Patriot Day, Tuesday, September 11, 2007, to honor the memory of the victims of the September 11 tragedy and pay tribute to the first responders who risked their lives.    » read more »

September 7, 2007 -- A Statement from Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius:

“On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country claimed the lives of more than 3,000 Americans.

“To honor their memory, and as a sign of national unity, we now recognize that date as Patriot Day.

“I have directed flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, September 11th throughout State of Kansas facilities and buildings. I urge all Kansans to do the same at their homes and businesses to demonstrate to the world that the American spirit cannot be extinguished.    » read more »

06 September 2007 -- Search and rescue operations for American adventurer Steve Fossett entered a fourth day Thursday in the western U.S. state of Nevada.

Aerial operations for the 63-year-old millionaire continued early this morning in conditions authorities describe as excellent.

Officers of Nevada's Civil Air Patrol and National Guard said today airplanes and helicopters outfitted with special equipment have been searching for Steve Fossett almost 24 hours a day since he was reported missing late Monday.    » read more »

UPS's Suzanne Richard Using Company Bonuses To Help Fund Education for Women Facing Challenges

SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2007 - Suzanne Richard, a UPS supervisor, grew up in an atmosphere of family violence and poverty. She had to learn to defend herself at a young age and left home at 17 in search of a better life. She later married, had a son and then a daughter who died during infancy. Her marriage failed as it became abusive and Suzanne and her son left for a better, safer life.    » read more »