Flag Half Staff notice – In memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
October 17, 2019
Governor Gordon, pursuant to President Donald Trump's proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags immediately lowered to half-staff today, October 17, through tomorrow, October 18, 2019, in memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings. _______________________________ Elijah Eugene Cummings (January 18, 1951 – October 17, 2019) was an American politician who served as the Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. He previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Cummings served in the Maryland House from 1983 through 1996. That year, he was elected to the U.S. House. Cummings served as the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform from January 2019 until his death in October 2019.
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