Former Georgia Governor Lester Maddox to Lie in State in Capitol Rotunda
| Wednesday, June 25, 2003 |
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Atlanta - Governor Sonny Perdue signed an executive order today ordering that former Georgia Governor Lester Maddox will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Friday, June 27, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The first hour will be reserved for members of the Maddox family followed by State officials, dignitaries, and special guests. The general public will be permitted to pay their respects beginning at 9:00 a.m. when the Capitol will open to receive mourners. The text of the executive order is provided below:
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WHEREAS: |
Lester G. Maddox, Governor of Georgia from 1967 to 1971 and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, died on June 25, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia; and NOW THEREFORE PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY |
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ORDERED: |
That Governor Lester G. Maddox shall lie in state in the Rotunda of the State Capitol from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003. |
This 25th day of June, 2003
Signed: Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR