Lowering Of The Maryland State Flag To Half Staff

Officer Thomas R. Portz, Jr.

            This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff immediately.  This is in memory of, Officer Thomas R. Portz, Jr. of the Baltimore City Police Department, who died yesterday in the line of duty.  The flag shall continue to be flown at half staff until sunset on the day of the funeral.  This office will send an additional notice when the date of the funeral is released.

            This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag.  Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State.